How to convert kilowatts to BHP

How to convert power in kilowatts (kW) to brake horsepower (BHP).

kW to BHP conversion formula

One mechanical brake horsepower is equal to 0.745699872 kilowatts:

1 hp = 745.699872 W = 0.745699872 kW

So the power conversion of kilowatts to BHP is given by:

P(hp) = P(kW) / 0.745699872

Example

Convert 100 kW to BHP:

P(hp) = 100 kW /  0.745699872 = 134.102 hp

 

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