kilowatt to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to horsepower (metric), or change ↔.
kilowatt [kW]
Definition: A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
horsepower (metric)
Definition: Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.499 watts.
Historyandorigin: It was introduced in the late 19th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in automotive and engineering contexts.
funfact: One metric horsepower is equivalent to 735.499 watts.
kilowatt [kW] to horsepower (metric) Conversion Table
| 1 kilowatt [kW] | 1.3596216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 2 kilowatt [kW] | 2.7192432346 horsepower (metric) |
| 3 kilowatt [kW] | 4.0788648519 horsepower (metric) |
| 5 kilowatt [kW] | 6.7981080865 horsepower (metric) |
| 10 kilowatt [kW] | 13.596216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 50 kilowatt [kW] | 67.981080865 horsepower (metric) |
| 100 kilowatt [kW] | 135.96216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 1000 kilowatt [kW] | 1359.6216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 10000 kilowatt [kW] | 13596.216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 100000 kilowatt [kW] | 135962.16173 horsepower (metric) |
| 1000000 kilowatt [kW] | 1359621.6173 horsepower (metric) |
How to Convert kilowatt to horsepower (metric)
1 kilowatt [kW] = 1.3596216173 horsepower (metric)
1 horsepower (metric) = 0.73549875 kilowatt [kW]
we use cross multiplication method
kilowatt [kW] → horsepower (metric)
1 → 1.3596216173
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*1.3596216173=1*x
by simplifying
x=2.039432426