kW Horsepower Converter
Clearly compare kW, metric ch/CV and mechanical horsepower hp.
kW100 kW
Metric PS/CV135,962 PS
hp134,102 hp
1 PS/CV = 0.73549875 kW; 1 hp = 0.745699872 kW.
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How is this result calculated?
The calculator first converts the entered value to kilowatts, then converts it back to both horsepower units.
It uses 1 PS/CV = 0.73549875 kW and 1 hp = 0.745699872 kW.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PS, CV and hp?+
In this tool, PS/CV means metric horsepower. hp means mechanical horsepower, commonly used in English-language car specifications.
How much horsepower is 1 kW?+
1 kW is about 1.360 metric PS/CV and 1.341 mechanical hp.
How much horsepower is 100 kW?+
100 kW is about 135.962 metric PS/CV or 134.102 mechanical hp.
Which figure should I use for a car?+
European specifications commonly show kW and metric PS/CV. US or UK specifications may show mechanical hp.