Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower (kW to PS)
Convert kW to PS — Power converter
One kilowatt equals 1.359621 PS, so to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower you multiply the value by 1.359621. A kilowatt is larger than a metric horsepower — going the other way, 1 PS = 0.735499 kW. For example, 10 kW = 13.596212 PS and 50 kW = 67.981058 PS.
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1 kW = 1.359621 PS
Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower formula
1 Kilowatt = 1.359621 PS
Worked examples
- 25 kW = 33.990529 PS
- 100 kW = 135.962116 PS
Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.359621 |
| 2 | 2.719242 |
| 3 | 4.078863 |
| 5 | 6.798106 |
| 8 | 10.876969 |
| 10 | 13.596212 |
| 12 | 16.315454 |
| 15 | 20.394317 |
| 20 | 27.192423 |
| 25 | 33.990529 |
| 50 | 67.981058 |
| 100 | 135.962116 |
| 250 | 339.905289 |
| 500 | 679.810578 |
| 1000 | 1359.62 |
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.359621 metric horsepower (PS).
How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts (kW).
How do you convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
1 Kilowatt = 1.359621 PS. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kW in PS?
5 kW = 6.798106 PS.
What is 100 kW in PS?
100 kW = 135.962116 PS.
What is 10 kW in PS?
10 kW = 13.596212 PS.
What is 20 kW in PS?
20 kW = 27.192423 PS.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a metric horsepower?
Yes. A kilowatt is larger — one kilowatt equals 1.359621 metric horsepower (PS).