Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (PS). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.359621617.
Example
Convert 5 kilowatts to metric horsepower:
Kilowatt to metric horsepower conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.359622 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.719243 PS |
| 3 kW | 4.078865 PS |
| 4 kW | 5.438486 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.798108 PS |
| 6 kW | 8.15773 PS |
| 7 kW | 9.517351 PS |
| 8 kW | 10.87697 PS |
| 9 kW | 12.23659 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.59622 PS |
| 12 kW | 16.31546 PS |
| 15 kW | 20.39432 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.19243 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.99054 PS |
| 30 kW | 40.78865 PS |
| 40 kW | 54.38486 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.98108 PS |
| 60 kW | 81.5773 PS |
| 70 kW | 95.17351 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.9716 PS |
| 80 kW | 108.7697 PS |
| 90 kW | 122.3659 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.9622 PS |
| 150 kW | 203.9432 PS |
| 200 kW | 271.9243 PS |
| 250 kW | 339.9054 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.8108 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1,359.622 PS |
Going the other way? See the metric horsepower to kilowatts chart.
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Car engines in Europe and electric motors are rated in kW.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often use PS.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.359621617 metric horsepower in a kilowatt.
How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
There are 0.73549875 kilowatts in a metric horsepower.
How do you convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.359621617.
What is 5 kilowatts in metric horsepower?
5 kilowatts equals 6.79811 metric horsepower.
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