Kilowatts to Horsepower (mech)

Convert kW to hp using the internationally-agreed conversion factor - the bridge between metric and Imperial marine units.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

x_{hp} = f(x_{kW})

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$kW$	Value in kW	kW
$hp$	Value in hp	hp

Source: NIST SP 811 / ISO 80000

Convert kW to hp using the internationally-agreed conversion factor \u2014 the bridge between metric and Imperial marine units.