Kilowatt to Horsepower (British) Converter (kW to hp)
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower (british). One mechanical horsepower is 0.7457 kW.
Result
150 kW = 201.15328 hp
How to convert kilowatt to horsepower (british)
One mechanical horsepower is 0.7457 kW. Engines are rated in horsepower in the US and UK and in kilowatts across most of Europe and for electric vehicles, so car specs often need converting.
Formula
hp = kW × 1.34102
Worked example
150 kW × 1.34102 = 201.153 hp
Kilowatt to Horsepower (British) quick-reference table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (British) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
Real-life examples
A 150 kW electric motor is 201.2 hp, and a 75 kW compact car engine is 100.6 hp.
Frequently asked questions
How many kW is 1 hp?
One mechanical horsepower is 0.7457 kW.
Is PS the same as hp?
No. PS (Pferdestarke, metric horsepower) is 0.7355 kW, about 1.4 percent less than a 0.7457 kW mechanical hp.
What is 1 kilowatt in horsepower (british)?
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower (british) (kW to hp).
What is the formula to convert kW to hp?
hp = kW × 1.34102. For example, 150 kW × 1.34102 = 201.153 hp.
How do I convert hp back to kW?
Use the reverse converter: 1 horsepower (british) = 0.7457 kilowatt. Check: 201.153 hp converts back to 150 kW.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Horsepower (British) to Kilowatt converter (hp to kW): 1 horsepower (british) = 0.7457 kilowatt.
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