How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
PS = kW × 1.359621617Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.359621617. To go the other way, multiply by 0.73549875 (or divide by 1.359621617).
A kilowatt is larger than a metric horsepower: one kilowatt contains 1.359621617 metric horsepower.
Worked examples
- 1 kilowatt1 kW × 1.359621617 = 1.359621617 PS
- 5 kilowatts5 kW × 1.359621617 = 6.798108087 PS
- 10 kilowatts10 kW × 1.359621617 = 13.59621617 PS
- 20 kilowatts20 kW × 1.359621617 = 27.19243235 PS
- 100 kilowatts100 kW × 1.359621617 = 135.9621617 PS
Kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (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 |
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (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 |
| 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 |
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Metric horsepower (PS)
75 kgf⋅m/s, exactly 735.49875 W — about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often quote PS.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
There are 1.359621617 metric horsepower in one kilowatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.359621617. For example, 10 kW × 1.359621617 = 13.59621617 PS.
How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.359621617.
What is 10 kilowatts in metric horsepower?
10 kW = 13.59621617 PS.
Is this kW to PS converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.