Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

1 kW = 1.359622 PS

How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower

PS = kW × 1.359622

Example: 5 kW = 6.798108 PS

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 kW1.359622 PS
2 kW2.719243 PS
3 kW4.078865 PS
4 kW5.438486 PS
5 kW6.798108 PS
6 kW8.15773 PS
7 kW9.517351 PS
8 kW10.87697 PS
9 kW12.23659 PS
10 kW13.59622 PS
15 kW20.39432 PS
20 kW27.19243 PS
25 kW33.99054 PS
30 kW40.78865 PS
40 kW54.38486 PS
50 kW67.98108 PS
75 kW101.9716 PS
100 kW135.9622 PS
250 kW339.9054 PS
500 kW679.8108 PS
1,000 kW1,359.622 PS

About the units

Kilowatts: The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts, used for engine power, electric motors and appliances.

Metric Horsepower: Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, used for car engine power in Europe and Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?

1 kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower.

How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower equals 0.7354988 kilowatts.

How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

Use the formula PS = kW × 1.359622.

What is 10 kilowatts in metric horsepower?

10 kilowatts equals 13.59622 metric horsepower.

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Conversion factors use the exact definitions published by NIST and the BIPM, and are checked by automated tests against those definitions.

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