🏎️ Engine Power Converter

Convert engine power between HP, kW, and PS with precision and accuracy.

All Unit Conversions

Horsepower (HP)
150.0
Kilowatt (kW)
111.9
Pferdestärke (PS)
152.2
Brake HP (BHP)
150.0
🚗 Real Vehicle Power Examples
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Compact Car
~120 HP / 89 kW
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Mid-Size Sedan
~200 HP / 149 kW
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SUV
~300 HP / 224 kW
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Sports Car
~450 HP / 336 kW
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Pickup Truck
~400 HP / 298 kW
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Supercar
~700 HP / 522 kW
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Motorcycle
~100 HP / 75 kW
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Scooter
~80 HP / 60 kW
📊 Power Conversion Reference Table
HP kW PS BHP Common Application
50 37.3 50.7 50.0 Small motorcycle, moped
100 74.6 101.4 100.0 Motorcycle, small car
150 111.9 152.2 150.0 Compact car, economy vehicle
200 149.1 202.9 200.0 Mid-size sedan
300 223.7 304.4 300.0 SUV, performance car
400 298.3 405.8 400.0 Sports car, truck
500 372.8 507.3 500.0 High-performance sports car
700 522.0 710.2 700.0 Supercar, race car
1000 745.7 1014.6 1000.0 Hypercar, F1 car
📚 Engine Power Guide

🎯 Understanding Power Units

  • HP (Horsepower): Most common in the US, measures mechanical power
  • kW (Kilowatt): SI unit, used worldwide, especially in Europe
  • PS (Pferdestärke): Metric horsepower, common in Germany
  • BHP (Brake Horsepower): Power measured at the flywheel

🔧 Conversion Formulas

  • HP to kW: kW = HP × 0.7457
  • kW to HP: HP = kW × 1.341
  • HP to PS: PS = HP × 1.0139
  • PS to HP: HP = PS × 0.9863
  • kW to PS: PS = kW × 1.3596
  • PS to kW: kW = PS × 0.7355

⚡ Types of Power Measurements

  • Brake Horsepower (BHP): Power at the engine flywheel
  • Wheel Horsepower (WHP): Power delivered to the wheels
  • Indicated Horsepower (IHP): Theoretical power in cylinders
  • Metric Horsepower: European standard (PS/CV/ch)

🏭 Power vs. Torque

Power = Torque × RPM ÷ 5252

  • Power: Rate of doing work (how fast work is done)
  • Torque: Rotational force (how much force is applied)
  • RPM: Revolutions per minute (engine speed)
  • High torque = good acceleration
  • High power = good top speed

🌍 Regional Preferences

  • United States: Horsepower (HP) and Brake Horsepower (BHP)
  • Europe: Kilowatts (kW) and Pferdestärke (PS)
  • Germany: Pferdestärke (PS)
  • International: Kilowatts (kW) as SI standard

💡 Practical Tips

  • Engine power alone doesn't determine vehicle performance
  • Weight-to-power ratio is crucial for acceleration
  • Torque curve shape affects drivability
  • Transmission efficiency affects wheel power
  • Always specify measurement conditions (SAE, DIN, etc.)