How to convert 59 kW to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. For 59 kW:
59 kW × 1.34102 = 79.1 hp
Rounded, a 59 kW motor is rated at about 79 hp. European brochures often quote metric horsepower instead: 80 PS.
59 kW in other units
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 80.22 PS |
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | 79.12 hp |
| Watts | 59,000 W |
| BTU per hour | 201,316 BTU/h |
What torque does 59 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 59 kW is produced at these speeds:
| Engine speed | Torque |
|---|---|
| 1,500 rpm | 376 Nm (277 lb-ft) |
| 2,500 rpm | 225 Nm (166 lb-ft) |
| 3,500 rpm | 161 Nm (119 lb-ft) |
| 4,500 rpm | 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) |
| 5,500 rpm | 102 Nm (76 lb-ft) |
| 6,500 rpm | 87 Nm (64 lb-ft) |
Running at 59 kW
A motor or heater running at 59 kW for one hour uses 59 kWh. At $0.17 per kWh that costs about $10.03 per hour.
59 kW as a charging rate
An EV charging at 59 kW adds 42 kWh (10–80% of a 60 kWh battery) in about 1 h 12 min, including roughly 10% charging losses and a realistic 65% average power on a DC fast charger.
Is 59 kW a lot?
Typical of small city cars with an entry-level engine – fine around town, slow on the highway.
Values around 59 kW
| kW | PS | hp |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kW | 74.78 PS | 73.76 hp |
| 56 kW | 76.14 PS | 75.10 hp |
| 57 kW | 77.50 PS | 76.44 hp |
| 58 kW | 78.86 PS | 77.78 hp |
| 59 kW | 80.22 PS | 79.12 hp |
| 60 kW | 81.58 PS | 80.46 hp |
| 61 kW | 82.94 PS | 81.80 hp |
| 62 kW | 84.30 PS | 83.14 hp |
| 63 kW | 85.66 PS | 84.48 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many hp is 59 kW?
59 kW is 79.1 mechanical horsepower (79 hp rounded).
How many kW is 79 hp?
79 hp is 58.9 kW (hp × 0.7457).
How many PS is 59 kW?
59 kW is 80.22 metric horsepower (PS).
Is 59 kW a lot?
Typical of small city cars with an entry-level engine – fine around town, slow on the highway.
Last updated November 10, 2026