Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric) conversion

How to convert kilowatts to horsepower (metric)?

To convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (metric), you can use the following conversion factor:

$1 \, \text{kW} = 1.35962 \, \text{HP (metric)}$

So, to convert 1 kilowatt to metric horsepower:

$1 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 1.35962 \, \text{HP}$

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Kilowatts:

1. Household Appliances:

   • A typical microwave oven might use around 1 kW. In horsepower, this would be: $1 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 1.35962 \, \text{HP}$

2. Electric Vehicle Motors:

   • A standard electric car motor might be rated at around 100 kW. In horsepower, this is: $100 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 135.962 \, \text{HP}$

3. Industrial Machines:

   • A large industrial motor might have a power rating of 250 kW. Its power in metric horsepower would be: $250 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 339.905 \, \text{HP}$

4. Power Generation:

   • A small wind turbine might generate 1.5 kW of power. In horsepower, this would be: $1.5 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 2.03943 \, \text{HP}$

5. Transportation:

   • A typical diesel locomotive engine might have a power output of around 3,000 kW. In horsepower, this is: $3000 \, \text{kW} \times 1.35962 \, \text{HP/kW} = 4078.86 \, \text{HP}$

These examples illustrate how power ratings in kilowatts can be converted to metric horsepower for various applications, making it easier to understand and compare the energy requirements and capacities of different devices and machines.