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Convert watts, kW, horsepower, BTU/h and AC tons

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1.34102209 hp
Horsepower

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp

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How the conversion works

Every unit is converted through the watt. The value is turned into watts first, then into the unit you want.

hp = kW × 1.341022

1 kW = 1.341022 hp

hp, bhp and PS

Horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W and metric horsepower (PS) about 735.5 W, so a figure in PS is about 1.4% larger than the same power in hp. Brake horsepower (bhp) is measured at the engine and uses the hp unit.

AC tonnage

One ton of cooling is 12,000 BTU/h, about 3.5 kW of heat removed. That's cooling output, not electricity used: a 1.5-ton AC removes about 5.3 kW of heat but may draw only 1.5–2 kW.

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Frequently asked questions

How many watts is 1 horsepower?

One mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. One metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts.

How many kW is a 1.5-ton AC?

1.5 tons of refrigeration is about 5.28 kW of cooling capacity.

How do I convert kW to hp?

Multiply kW by about 1.341. For example, 100 kW is about 134.1 hp.