Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric) Conversion

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The kilowatt, a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, is widely used to measure electricity consumption and production. Beyond its role in tracking household energy use, the kilowatt also plays a critical part in the automotive industry, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Interestingly, while car enthusiasts often discuss horsepower, the power of EVs is typically rated in kilowatts. For instance, 1 kilowatt roughly equals 1.34 horsepower.

Moreover, the record for the highest wind turbine currently stands at generating a jaw-dropping 14 megawatts—14,000 kilowatts—sufficient to power thousands of homes annually. As sustainable energy solutions become prominent, the kilowatt serves as a crucial unit for understanding and advancing our energy-efficient future.

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Horsepower (metric) is a fascinating unit of measurement that dates back to the 18th century, when James Watt, the developer of the steam engine, sought to compare the power output of his engines to that of draft horses. The metric horsepower is defined as the amount of power required to lift a 75-kilogram mass one meter vertically in one second, which is equivalent to 735.5 watts. Interestingly, this unit persists in many regions, particularly in the automotive industry, where it is used to convey the strength of vehicle engines. Despite advancements in engine technology, the image of raw horsepower continues to captivate our imagination, embodying both history and precision engineering.

> Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric) Conversion Table

Kilowatts Horsepower (metric)
0 kW 0 PS
1 kW 1.35962 PS
2 kW 2.71924 PS
3 kW 4.07886 PS
4 kW 5.43849 PS
5 kW 6.79811 PS
6 kW 8.15773 PS
7 kW 9.51735 PS
8 kW 10.87697 PS
9 kW 12.23659 PS
10 kW 13.59622 PS
11 kW 14.95584 PS
12 kW 16.31546 PS
13 kW 17.67508 PS
14 kW 19.0347 PS
15 kW 20.39432 PS
16 kW 21.75395 PS
17 kW 23.11357 PS
18 kW 24.47319 PS
19 kW 25.83281 PS
20 kW 27.19243 PS
21 kW 28.55205 PS
22 kW 29.91168 PS
23 kW 31.2713 PS
24 kW 32.63092 PS
25 kW 33.99054 PS
26 kW 35.35016 PS
27 kW 36.70978 PS
28 kW 38.06941 PS
29 kW 39.42903 PS
30 kW 40.78865 PS
31 kW 42.14827 PS
32 kW 43.50789 PS
33 kW 44.86751 PS
34 kW 46.22713 PS
35 kW 47.58676 PS
36 kW 48.94638 PS
37 kW 50.306 PS
38 kW 51.66562 PS
39 kW 53.02524 PS
40 kW 54.38486 PS
41 kW 55.74449 PS
42 kW 57.10411 PS
43 kW 58.46373 PS
44 kW 59.82335 PS
45 kW 61.18297 PS
46 kW 62.54259 PS
47 kW 63.90222 PS
48 kW 65.26184 PS
49 kW 66.62146 PS
50 kW 67.98108 PS
51 kW 69.3407 PS
52 kW 70.70032 PS
53 kW 72.05995 PS
54 kW 73.41957 PS
55 kW 74.77919 PS
56 kW 76.13881 PS
57 kW 77.49843 PS
58 kW 78.85805 PS
59 kW 80.21768 PS
60 kW 81.5773 PS
61 kW 82.93692 PS
62 kW 84.29654 PS
63 kW 85.65616 PS
64 kW 87.01578 PS
65 kW 88.37541 PS
66 kW 89.73503 PS
67 kW 91.09465 PS
68 kW 92.45427 PS
69 kW 93.81389 PS
70 kW 95.17351 PS
71 kW 96.53313 PS
72 kW 97.89276 PS
73 kW 99.25238 PS
74 kW 100.612 PS
75 kW 101.97162 PS
76 kW 103.33124 PS
77 kW 104.69086 PS
78 kW 106.05049 PS
79 kW 107.41011 PS
80 kW 108.76973 PS
81 kW 110.12935 PS
82 kW 111.48897 PS
83 kW 112.84859 PS
84 kW 114.20822 PS
85 kW 115.56784 PS
86 kW 116.92746 PS
87 kW 118.28708 PS
88 kW 119.6467 PS
89 kW 121.00632 PS
90 kW 122.36595 PS
91 kW 123.72557 PS
92 kW 125.08519 PS
93 kW 126.44481 PS
94 kW 127.80443 PS
95 kW 129.16405 PS
96 kW 130.52368 PS
97 kW 131.8833 PS
98 kW 133.24292 PS
99 kW 134.60254 PS
100 kW 135.96216 PS

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