How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
To convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (PS), multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3596216173.
PS = kW × 1.3596216173
Example: 5 kW = 6.798108087 PS.
You can also type 5 kW to PS into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 kW + 1 PS.
Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Metric Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 0.013596216 PS |
| 0.1 kW | 0.13596216 PS |
| 0.25 kW | 0.3399054 PS |
| 0.5 kW | 0.67981081 PS |
| 1 kW | 1.3596216 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.7192432 PS |
| 3 kW | 4.0788649 PS |
| 4 kW | 5.4384865 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.7981081 PS |
| 6 kW | 8.1577297 PS |
| 7 kW | 9.5173513 PS |
| 8 kW | 10.876973 PS |
| 9 kW | 12.236595 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.596216 PS |
| 12 kW | 16.315459 PS |
| 15 kW | 20.394324 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.192432 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.99054 PS |
| 30 kW | 40.788649 PS |
| 40 kW | 54.384865 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.981081 PS |
| 60 kW | 81.577297 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.97162 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.96216 PS |
| 250 kW | 339.9054 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.81081 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1,359.6216 PS |
Converting metric horsepower back to kilowatts
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW. See the Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts, about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
Metric horsepower (PS)
Exactly 735.49875 watts, used for car engines in Europe and Asia.
Power is the rate at which energy is used or produced. The SI unit is the watt, one joule per second. Engines are rated in horsepower or kilowatts, and air conditioners in BTU per hour or tons of refrigeration.
Questions and answers
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt (kW) equals 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS).
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3596216173. The formula is PS = kW × 1.3596216173. For example, 5 kW = 6.7981081 PS.
What is 5 kW in PS?
5 kilowatts is 6.798108087 metric horsepower.
Which is bigger, a kilowatt or a metric horsepower?
A kilowatt is bigger: 1 kW = 1.359621617 PS.
What is the difference between hp and PS?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is 735.5 W, about 1.4% less.
Does this kW to PS converter work offline?
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