How many kW is 55 HP?

55 mechanical horsepower = 41.01 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 55 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

55 HP = 55.76 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: 55 × 0.746 = 41.03 kW. The exact answer is 41.01 kW.

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

55 HP equals 41.01 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

55 HP =

41.01kW

Metric HP (PS)

55.76 PS

Watts

41,013.5 W

55 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
25 HP	18.64 kW	25.35 PS	18,642.5 W
30 HP	22.37 kW	30.42 PS	22,371 W
35 HP	26.1 kW	35.49 PS	26,099.5 W
40 HP	29.83 kW	40.55 PS	29,828 W
45 HP	33.56 kW	45.62 PS	33,556.5 W
50 HP	37.29 kW	50.69 PS	37,285 W
55 HP	41.01 kW	55.76 PS	41,013.5 W
60 HP	44.74 kW	60.83 PS	44,742 W
65 HP	48.47 kW	65.9 PS	48,470.5 W
70 HP	52.2 kW	70.97 PS	52,199 W
75 HP	55.93 kW	76.04 PS	55,927.5 W
80 HP	59.66 kW	81.11 PS	59,656 W
85 HP	63.38 kW	86.18 PS	63,384.5 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 55 HP?: 55 mechanical horsepower = 41.01 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 55 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 55 HP = 55.76 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 55 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 55 × 0.746 = 41.03 kW. The exact answer is 41.01 kW.
What kind of engine has 55 HP?: 55 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

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