How to convert 118 kW to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. For 118 kW:
118 kW × 1.34102 = 158.2 hp
Rounded, a 118 kW motor is rated at about 158 hp. European brochures often quote metric horsepower instead: 160 PS.
118 kW in other units
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 160.44 PS |
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | 158.24 hp |
| Watts | 118,000 W |
| BTU per hour | 402,633 BTU/h |
What torque does 118 kW give?
Power and torque are linked by engine speed: torque (lb-ft) = hp × 5,252 ÷ rpm, or torque (Nm) = kW × 9,549 ÷ rpm. If 118 kW is produced at these speeds:
| Engine speed | Torque |
|---|---|
| 1,500 rpm | 751 Nm (554 lb-ft) |
| 2,500 rpm | 451 Nm (332 lb-ft) |
| 3,500 rpm | 322 Nm (237 lb-ft) |
| 4,500 rpm | 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) |
| 5,500 rpm | 205 Nm (151 lb-ft) |
| 6,500 rpm | 173 Nm (128 lb-ft) |
Running at 118 kW
A motor or heater running at 118 kW for one hour uses 118 kWh. At $0.17 per kWh that costs about $20.06 per hour.
118 kW as a charging rate
An EV charging at 118 kW adds 42 kWh (10–80% of a 60 kWh battery) in about 36 min, including roughly 10% charging losses and a realistic 65% average power on a DC fast charger.
Is 118 kW a lot?
Typical of compact and mid-size cars, wagons and many SUVs.
Values around 118 kW
| kW | PS | hp |
|---|---|---|
| 114 kW | 155.00 PS | 152.88 hp |
| 115 kW | 156.36 PS | 154.22 hp |
| 116 kW | 157.72 PS | 155.56 hp |
| 117 kW | 159.08 PS | 156.90 hp |
| 118 kW | 160.44 PS | 158.24 hp |
| 119 kW | 161.79 PS | 159.58 hp |
| 120 kW | 163.15 PS | 160.92 hp |
| 121 kW | 164.51 PS | 162.26 hp |
| 122 kW | 165.87 PS | 163.60 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many hp is 118 kW?
118 kW is 158.2 mechanical horsepower (158 hp rounded).
How many kW is 158 hp?
158 hp is 117.8 kW (hp × 0.7457).
How many PS is 118 kW?
118 kW is 160.44 metric horsepower (PS).
Is 118 kW a lot?
Typical of compact and mid-size cars, wagons and many SUVs.
Last updated November 10, 2026