Convert hp and kW: It works with this formula

Watt is the official SI unit for power, yet horsepower has become just as established for motorized devices. This makes it all the more important to master the conversion. We show how.

Quick multiplication: horsepower and kW have a clearly defined relationship.

One kW stands for kilowatt, or 1,000 watts. Given the power of most engines, this abbreviation makes sense because it simplifies the situation. It's also handy for converting to horsepower.

Convert horsepower and kW: It's that easy

For the conversion, all you need to know are the ratios:

• 1 hp = 0.74 kW
• 1 kW = 1.36 hp

This way, you can always do the conversion regardless of what you find, such as in a car magazine or in the product description of a scooter. So 100 kW is the same as 136 hp, while 100 hp is the same as 74 kW.And if you still don't want to do the conversion yourself, you can Google directly to appropriate tools that do the job.