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Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Converter

kW → PS: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 kW = 1.359621617 PS
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
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How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower

Use this formula:

PS = kW × 1.359621617

Examples

kW to PS conversion chart

kilowatts (kW)metric horsepower (PS)
0.1 kW0.135962 PS
0.25 kW0.339905 PS
0.5 kW0.679811 PS
1 kW1.35962 PS
2 kW2.71924 PS
3 kW4.07886 PS
4 kW5.43849 PS
5 kW6.79811 PS
6 kW8.15773 PS
7 kW9.51735 PS
8 kW10.877 PS
9 kW12.2366 PS
10 kW13.5962 PS
12 kW16.3155 PS
15 kW20.3943 PS
20 kW27.1924 PS
25 kW33.9905 PS
30 kW40.7886 PS
40 kW54.3849 PS
50 kW67.9811 PS
60 kW81.5773 PS
70 kW95.1735 PS
75 kW101.972 PS
80 kW108.77 PS
90 kW122.366 PS
100 kW135.962 PS
150 kW203.943 PS
200 kW271.924 PS
250 kW339.905 PS
500 kW679.811 PS
1,000 kW1,359.62 PS

About the units

Kilowatt (kW) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 kW = 1,000 W.

Metric horsepower (PS) is a commonly used unit. 1 PS = 735.49875 W.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the value in kW by 1.359621617.
How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.359621617 PS.
What is 12 kW in PS?
12 kW = 16.3155 PS.
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
Use the reverse converter: PS → kW.

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Sources: NIST SP 811 · BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44. Last reviewed: 2026-10 · FreeUnitConverters