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85 HP to kW

85 HP equals 63.38 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

85 HP =
63.38kW
Metric HP (PS)
86.18 PS
Watts
63,384.5 W

85 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

HP to kW near 85

horsepower (HP)kilowatts (kW)
55 HP41.01 kW
60 HP44.74 kW
65 HP48.47 kW
70 HP52.2 kW
75 HP55.93 kW
80 HP59.66 kW
85 HP63.38 kW
90 HP67.11 kW
95 HP70.84 kW
100 HP74.57 kW
105 HP78.3 kW
110 HP82.03 kW
115 HP85.76 kW
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Frequently asked

How many kW is 85 HP?
85 mechanical horsepower = 63.38 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 85 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
85 HP = 86.18 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 85 HP to kW without a calculator?
Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 85 × 0.746 = 63.41 kW. The exact answer is 63.38 kW.
What kind of engine has 85 HP?
85 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.
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