How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
To convert metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatts (kW), multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.73549875.
kW = PS × 0.73549875
Example: 10 PS = 7.3549875 kW.
You can also type 10 PS to kW into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 PS + 1 kW.
Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Metric Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 0.0073549875 kW |
| 0.1 PS | 0.073549875 kW |
| 0.25 PS | 0.18387469 kW |
| 0.5 PS | 0.36774938 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.4709975 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2064963 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.941995 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.6774938 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.4129925 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.1484913 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.6194888 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.3549875 kW |
| 12 PS | 8.825985 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.032481 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.709975 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387469 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.064963 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.41995 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.774938 kW |
| 60 PS | 44.129925 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.162406 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.87469 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.74938 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.49875 kW |
Converting kilowatts back to metric horsepower
1 kW = 1.359621617 PS. See the Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Metric horsepower (PS)
Exactly 735.49875 watts, used for car engines in Europe and Asia.
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts, about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
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 kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower (PS) equals 0.73549875 kilowatts (kW).
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.73549875. The formula is kW = PS × 0.73549875. For example, 10 PS = 7.3549875 kW.
What is 10 PS in kW?
10 metric horsepower is 7.3549875 kilowatts.
Which is bigger, a metric horsepower or a kilowatt?
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 PS to kW converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.