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Kilowatt to Metric horsepower

Convert measurements between Kilowatt and Metric horsepower.

Common conversions

1kW = 1.3596 CV
5kW = 6.7981 CV
10kW = 13.5962 CV
24kW = 32.6309 CV
32kW = 43.5079 CV
55kW = 74.7792 CV

Conversion information

1 Kilowatt = 1.35962 Metric horsepower

One thousand watts, used in appliances and engines.
Metric horsepower, used in European cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many watts are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts.
Where is the kilowatt used?
It is used to express the power of appliances and electric motors.
What does CV mean?
CV stands for Metric Horsepower, a metric unit of power.
Are CV and HP the same?
No, 1 CV is approximately 0.986 HP.