Kilowatts to Metric horsepower (kW to PS)

Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (PS) instantly. 1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS), so multiply by 1.359621617. Includes worked examples and a full kW to PS table.

How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (PS)

1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS) and 1 metric horsepower (PS) = 0.73549875 kilowatts. To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (PS), multiply by 1.359621617:

PS = kW × 1.359621617

Examples

  • 50 kW × 1.359621617 = 67.98108087 PS
  • 75 kW × 1.359621617 = 101.9716213 PS
  • 100 kW × 1.359621617 = 135.9621617 PS

kW to PS conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Metric horsepower (PS) (PS)
1 kW1.359621617 PS
2 kW2.719243235 PS
3 kW4.078864852 PS
4 kW5.438486469 PS
5 kW6.798108087 PS
6 kW8.157729704 PS
7 kW9.517351321 PS
8 kW10.87697294 PS
9 kW12.23659456 PS
10 kW13.59621617 PS
12 kW16.31545941 PS
15 kW20.39432426 PS
20 kW27.19243235 PS
25 kW33.99054043 PS
30 kW40.78864852 PS
40 kW54.38486469 PS
50 kW67.98108087 PS
60 kW81.57729704 PS
70 kW95.17351321 PS
75 kW101.9716213 PS
80 kW108.7697294 PS
90 kW122.3659456 PS
100 kW135.9621617 PS
150 kW203.9432426 PS
200 kW271.9243235 PS
250 kW339.9054043 PS
500 kW679.8108087 PS
1,000 kW1,359.621617 PS
5,000 kW6,798.108087 PS
10,000 kW13,596.21617 PS

What is a kilowatt?

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, solar systems and electrical loads.

What is a metric horsepower?

Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.5 watts, used in Europe and Indian car brochures.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (PS)?

Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.359621617. 1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS).

How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower (PS)?

1 metric horsepower (PS) = 0.73549875 kilowatts.

What is 75 kW in PS?

75 kW = 101.9716213 PS.

What is 100 kW in PS?

100 kW = 135.9621617 PS.