Horsepower to kW Calculator
Convert engine power between kilowatts, metric horsepower (PS) and mechanical horsepower (hp).
Convert engine power units
English searchers usually need a clean unit conversion between hp, PS and kW. Mechanical horsepower is common in U.S. specs, while kilowatts and metric PS appear in many international vehicle specifications.
hp vs PS
PS and mechanical hp are close but not identical. When comparing vehicles across markets, keep the unit label with the number instead of treating hp and PS as the same.
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