Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatts (kW). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.73549875.
Example
Convert 5 metric horsepower to kilowatts:
Metric Horsepower to kilowatt conversion chart
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.7354988 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.470998 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.206496 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.941995 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.677494 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.412993 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.148491 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.619489 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.354987 kW |
| 12 PS | 8.825985 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.03248 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.70997 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.38747 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.06496 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.41995 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.77494 kW |
| 60 PS | 44.12992 kW |
| 70 PS | 51.48491 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.16241 kW |
| 80 PS | 58.8399 kW |
| 90 PS | 66.19489 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.54988 kW |
| 150 PS | 110.3248 kW |
| 200 PS | 147.0998 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.8747 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.7494 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.4988 kW |
Going the other way? See the kilowatts to metric horsepower chart.
About the units
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often use PS.
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Car engines in Europe and electric motors are rated in kW.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
There are 0.73549875 kilowatts in a metric horsepower.
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.359621617 metric horsepower in a kilowatt.
How do you convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.73549875.
What is 5 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
5 metric horsepower equals 3.67749 kilowatts.
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