How to Convert Horsepower to Kilowatts?

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SanAndrew
07/24/25 5:03am
Horsepower and kilowatt conversion methods are: 1 kilowatt equals 1.36 metric horsepower (ps), 1 kilowatt equals 1.34 imperial horsepower (hp). The power in cars is measured in kilowatts. To convert to horsepower, simply multiply the kilowatt value by 1.3586. Parameters inside the car are sometimes expressed in kilowatts. The conversion relationship between kilowatts and horsepower is: 1 horsepower equals 0.736 kilowatts, 1 kilowatt equals 1.3586 horsepower. Kilowatts are commonly used to express the power of generators, engines, motors, tools, machines, electric heaters, etc. Power refers to the amount of work done by an object per unit of time, that is, power is a physical quantity that describes how fast work is done.
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