Power Converter

Power conversion allows you to convert between different units of power such as watts (W), kilowatts (kW), horsepower (hp), and more. This is particularly useful in engineering, automotive applications, electrical systems, and when comparing the output of various devices and machines.

Converting Between Kilowatts and Horsepower

Converting between kilowatts and horsepower (kW to hp or hp to kW) is one of the most common power conversions. Kilowatts are the standard unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) and are widely used globally, while horsepower is commonly used to measure engine power, particularly in the automotive industry in the United States and some other countries.

To convert from kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the power value by 1.34102. For example, 100 kW equals 134.102 hp (100 × 1.34102 = 134.102).

To convert from horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the power value by 0.7457. For example, 150 hp equals 111.855 kW (150 × 0.7457 = 111.855).

Common Power Conversions

Types of Horsepower

It's important to note that there are different definitions of horsepower, including mechanical horsepower, metric horsepower, electrical horsepower, and boiler horsepower. The most commonly used are:

• Mechanical horsepower (hp): 1 hp = 745.7 watts, commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
• Metric horsepower (PS or cv): 1 PS = 735.5 watts, commonly used in Europe and Japan.

Our converter supports both types of horsepower to ensure accurate conversions regardless of which system you're using.