How it works
Enter a value, select Kilowatt and Mechanical horsepower, then MimiFile calculates the result instantly using the conversion model for this category.
Convert kilowatts (kW) to mechanical horsepower (hp) for engines, electric motors, pumps, machinery and equipment ratings.
Enter a value, select Kilowatt and Mechanical horsepower, then MimiFile calculates the result instantly using the conversion model for this category.
Multiply kW by approximately 1.34102209 to get mechanical horsepower. MimiFile treats mechanical hp and metric horsepower (PS) as different units.
Power uses a base-unit scale model.
hp = kW ÷ 0.7456998716, equivalent to kW × approximately 1.3410220896. For example, 100 kW is about 134.102 hp.
Mechanical hp is common in US and many engineering references. Metric PS uses a different definition and produces a slightly larger numerical value for the same kilowatt rating.
This conversion changes units only. It does not calculate motor efficiency, electrical input, power factor, torque or drivetrain losses.
Useful when a specification, map, recipe, technical document or device uses Mechanical horsepower while your source value is in Kilowatt.