What is this calculator?
Convert power in kilowatts to mechanical horsepower.
What can you use it for?
Use it for practical planning, conversions, measurement or checking the result described here. Convert power in kilowatts to mechanical horsepower.
How to use it
- Enter power (kw).
- Select Calculate (or Generate for random tools).
- Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
Formula and method
The formula uses the units and definitions shown above. Each input is substituted before the arithmetic is evaluated; the calculated output is rounded for display.
Worked example
Power (kW): 100. The result is 134.10220896 hp (result).
Assumptions and limits
Use the units and formats shown in the input labels. Actual conditions and applicable standards may differ from this simplified calculation.
Frequently asked questions
What inputs does the Horsepower Calculator need?
Use power (kw). Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
What assumptions apply to the Horsepower Calculator?
Use the units and formats shown in the input labels. Actual conditions and applicable standards may differ from this simplified calculation.