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Convert kW to BHP


What does kW mean?

kW, or kilowatt, is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the rate of energy conversion or transfer with respect to time, equivalent to one thousand watts (W). Power, in a physical sense, is the rate at which energy is generated or consumed.

kW to BHP Conversion Conversion Calculator

How to convert kW to BHP?

To convert power from kilowatts (kW) to brake horsepower (BHP), multiply the power value in kW by 1.34102. For example, if an engine has a power output of 75 kW, the equivalent in brake horsepower would be approximately 100.5765 BHP.

How many kW in 1 BHP?

There are approximately 0.7457 kW in 1 BHP. This means that 1 brake horsepower is equivalent to 0.7457 kilowatts.

kW to BHP Formula

The formula to convert kW to BHP is:

BHP = kW x 1.34102

For example, if an electric motor has a power output of 50 kW, the equivalent power in brake horsepower would be:

BHP = 50 x 1.34102 = 67.051

kW to BHP Conversion Table

Here is a full table of kW to BHP conversions:

Kilowatts (kW)Brake Horsepower (BHP)
1.01.341
5.06.705
10.013.410
15.020.115
20.026.820
25.033.526
30.040.231
35.046.936
40.053.641
45.060.346
50.067.051
55.073.756
60.080.461
65.087.166
70.093.871
75.0100.576
80.0107.281
85.0113.987
90.0120.692
95.0127.397
100.0134.102
150.0201.153
200.0268.204
250.0335.255
300.0402.306
350.0469.357
400.0536.408
500.0670.510
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