How to convert 270 kW to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. For 270 kW:
270 kW × 1.34102 = 362.1 hp
Rounded, a 270 kW motor is rated at about 362 hp. European brochures often quote metric horsepower instead: 367 PS.
270 kW in other units
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 367.10 PS |
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | 362.08 hp |
| Watts | 270,000 W |
| BTU per hour | 921,278 BTU/h |
What torque does 270 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 270 kW is produced at these speeds:
| Engine speed | Torque |
|---|---|
| 1,500 rpm | 1,719 Nm (1,268 lb-ft) |
| 2,500 rpm | 1,031 Nm (761 lb-ft) |
| 3,500 rpm | 737 Nm (543 lb-ft) |
| 4,500 rpm | 573 Nm (423 lb-ft) |
| 5,500 rpm | 469 Nm (346 lb-ft) |
| 6,500 rpm | 397 Nm (293 lb-ft) |
Running at 270 kW
A motor or heater running at 270 kW for one hour uses 270 kWh. At $0.17 per kWh that costs about $45.90 per hour.
270 kW as a charging rate
An EV charging at 270 kW adds 42 kWh (10–80% of a 60 kWh battery) in about 16 min, including roughly 10% charging losses and a realistic 65% average power on a DC fast charger.
Is 270 kW a lot?
Sports cars, high-performance SUVs, luxury sedans and dual-motor electric cars reach this output.
Values around 270 kW
| kW | PS | hp |
|---|---|---|
| 266 kW | 361.66 PS | 356.71 hp |
| 267 kW | 363.02 PS | 358.05 hp |
| 268 kW | 364.38 PS | 359.39 hp |
| 269 kW | 365.74 PS | 360.73 hp |
| 270 kW | 367.10 PS | 362.08 hp |
| 271 kW | 368.46 PS | 363.42 hp |
| 272 kW | 369.82 PS | 364.76 hp |
| 273 kW | 371.18 PS | 366.10 hp |
| 274 kW | 372.54 PS | 367.44 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many hp is 270 kW?
270 kW is 362.1 mechanical horsepower (362 hp rounded).
How many kW is 362 hp?
362 hp is 269.9 kW (hp × 0.7457).
How many PS is 270 kW?
270 kW is 367.10 metric horsepower (PS).
Is 270 kW a lot?
Sports cars, high-performance SUVs, luxury sedans and dual-motor electric cars reach this output.
Last updated November 10, 2026