How many kW is 48 HP?

48 mechanical horsepower = 35.79 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 48 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

48 HP = 48.67 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: 48 × 0.746 = 35.81 kW. The exact answer is 35.79 kW.

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

48 HP equals 35.79 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

48 HP =

35.79kW

Metric HP (PS)

48.67 PS

Watts

35,793.6 W

48 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
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
63 HP	46.98 kW	63.87 PS	46,979.1 W
68 HP	50.71 kW	68.94 PS	50,707.6 W
73 HP	54.44 kW	74.01 PS	54,436.1 W
78 HP	58.16 kW	79.08 PS	58,164.6 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 48 HP?: 48 mechanical horsepower = 35.79 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 48 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 48 HP = 48.67 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 48 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 48 × 0.746 = 35.81 kW. The exact answer is 35.79 kW.
What kind of engine has 48 HP?: 48 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

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