Relation Between Engine HP & KW Output

Thread starter jacques dichi
Start date Aug 7, 2011

Aug 7, 2011

jacques dichi

Could anyone please inform me the relation between needed hp in engine in order to generate a certain amount of kw ?
Engine output/generator output
Thks. in advance.

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Aug 7, 2011

brewnog

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1bhp = 0.7457kW.

Aug 8, 2011

litup

And conversely 1 Kw=1.34 brake horse power (bhp)

so 25 Kw=about 33 horsepower.

Aug 9, 2011

jacques dichi

litup : thanks for yr. reply

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