Convert kilowatt to metric horsepower

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Conversion from kilowatt to metric horsepower example

Starting value Increment Accuracy

To convert kilowatt to metric horsepower, multiply by 1.359622.

1 kW = 1.359622 hk

Example: 1 kilowatt = 1.359622 metric horsepower

Horsepower comes in flavours: the metric horsepower is about 735.5 W while the mechanical (imperial/US) horsepower is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% stronger. The same engine therefore shows a slightly lower number in hp than in European hk/PS figures. Always state which horsepower you mean.
'Kilowatts per hour' is a common slip of the tongue, power is measured in plain kilowatts. The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is energy: power multiplied by time. A machine draws 3 kW, and uses 3 kWh in one hour.
American air conditioners are rated in BTU/h, European ones in watts, 1 kW is about 3,412 BTU/h. A '9,000 BTU' unit is therefore about 2.6 kW. Divide BTU/h by 3,412 to get kilowatts.

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247 kilowatt equals 285 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 247 kilowatt = 336 metric horsepower.

209 kilowatt equals 242 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 209 kilowatt = 284 metric horsepower.

34 kilowatt equals 46.2 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 34 kilowatt = 46.2 metric horsepower.