kW ↔ HP calculator

kW and horsepower

Kilowatts (kW) and horsepower (HP) are power units commonly used to describe a car engine's output. Vehicle specifications often list engine power in kilowatts, while horsepower is still widely used in everyday comparisons.

How to convert kW to HP?

To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the kW value by 1.35962. For example, 100 kW is about 136 HP, 110 kW is about 150 HP, and 150 kW is about 204 HP. For a quick and accurate result, use the kW ↔ HP calculator above.

How to convert HP to kW?

To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, divide the HP value by 1.35962. For example, 150 HP is about 110 kW, while 200 HP is about 147 kW.

kW and HP conversion formula

This calculator uses metric horsepower (PS): 1 kW ≈ 1.35962 HP and 1 HP ≈ 0.7355 kW. Enter the vehicle power and choose the conversion direction to get the result instantly.