POWER CONVERSION
Kilowatt to Metric horsepower.
Convert kilowatt (kW) to metric horsepower (PS), with the math explained.
1 kW = 1.359621617 PS
THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE
How to convert kilowatt to metric horsepower
Multiply your kilowatt value by 1.3596216173 to get the equivalent in metric horsepower. Both units are normalized through the watt.
PS = kW × 1.35962161710 kW = 13.596216173 PS
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.QUICK REFERENCE
kW to PS conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3596216173 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.71924323461 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79810808652 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.596216173 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.1924323461 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9810808652 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.96216173 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.810808652 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1,359.6216173 PS |
About the kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilowatt conversionsAbout the metric horsepower
The metric horsepower (PS) is a unit of power. One metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All metric horsepower conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 kW in PS?
One kilowatt equals 1.3596216173 PS. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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