How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
kW = PS × 0.73549875Multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.73549875. To go the other way, multiply by 1.359621617 (or divide by 0.73549875).
A metric horsepower is smaller than a kilowatt: it takes 1.359621617 metric horsepower to make one kilowatt.
Worked examples
- 1 metric horsepower1 PS × 0.73549875 = 0.73549875 kW
- 5 metric horsepower5 PS × 0.73549875 = 3.67749375 kW
- 10 metric horsepower10 PS × 0.73549875 = 7.3549875 kW
- 20 metric horsepower20 PS × 0.73549875 = 14.709975 kW
- 100 metric horsepower100 PS × 0.73549875 = 73.549875 kW
Metric horsepower to kilowatts conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 PS | 0.073549875 kW |
| 0.25 PS | 0.18387469 kW |
| 0.5 PS | 0.36774937 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.4709975 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2064963 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.941995 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.6774937 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.4129925 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.1484913 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.6194887 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.3549875 kW |
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 12 PS | 8.825985 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.032481 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.709975 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387469 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.064962 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.41995 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.774938 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.162406 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.87469 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.74937 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.49875 kW |
About the units
Metric horsepower (PS)
75 kgf⋅m/s, exactly 735.49875 W — about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often quote PS.
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower?
There are 0.73549875 kilowatts in one metric horsepower, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
Multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.73549875. For example, 10 PS × 0.73549875 = 7.3549875 kW.
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.359621617 metric horsepower. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.73549875.
What is 10 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
10 PS = 7.3549875 kW.
Is this PS to kW 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.