How many kW is 28 HP?

28 mechanical horsepower = 20.88 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 28 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

28 HP = 28.39 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.

Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 28 × 0.746 = 20.89 kW. The exact answer is 20.88 kW.

28 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

28 HP equals 20.88 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

28 HP =

20.88kW

Metric HP (PS)

28.39 PS

Watts

20,879.6 W

28 HP is typical of small hatchbacks, economy cars, and small motorcycles.

Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.

Reference table

horsepower (HP)	kilowatts (kW)	Metric HP (PS)	Watts
8 HP	5.97 kW	8.11 PS	5,965.6 W
13 HP	9.69 kW	13.18 PS	9,694.1 W
18 HP	13.42 kW	18.25 PS	13,422.6 W
23 HP	17.15 kW	23.32 PS	17,151.1 W
28 HP	20.88 kW	28.39 PS	20,879.6 W
33 HP	24.61 kW	33.46 PS	24,608.1 W
38 HP	28.34 kW	38.53 PS	28,336.6 W
43 HP	32.07 kW	43.6 PS	32,065.1 W
48 HP	35.79 kW	48.67 PS	35,793.6 W
53 HP	39.52 kW	53.74 PS	39,522.1 W
58 HP	43.25 kW	58.8 PS	43,250.6 W

By use case

Economy car

city / commuter

Sport car

hot hatch / sports sedan

Supercar

flagship performance

Hypercar

extreme performance

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FAQ

How many kW is 28 HP?: 28 mechanical horsepower = 20.88 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 28 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 28 HP = 28.39 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 28 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 28 × 0.746 = 20.89 kW. The exact answer is 20.88 kW.
What kind of engine has 28 HP?: 28 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

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