HP to kW Converter

Convert horsepower (HP), metric horsepower (PS) and kilowatts (kW) instantly.

Formula

1 HP = 0,7457 kW = 1,0139 PS

Assumptions

Convert horsepower (HP), metric horsepower (PS) and kilowatts (kW) instantly.

How to read it

Spec sheets mix PS/CV, kW and HP: all three describe the same power within a few percent. Official European documents use kW; US figures are usually SAE HP.

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