Kilowatts to metric horsepower converter
Metric horsepower (PS)
1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower
How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
PS = kW × 1.3596216173
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3596216173 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 1.3596216173 (or multiply by 0.73549875).
One kilowatt is exactly defined as 1.3596216173 metric horsepower (to 12 significant figures), and one metric horsepower is 0.73549875 kilowatts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilowatts: 5 × 1.3596216173 = 6.798108087 6.798108087 metric horsepower.
- Convert 12.5 kilowatts: 12.5 × 1.3596216173 = 16.99527022 16.99527022 metric horsepower.
- Convert 250 kilowatts: 250 × 1.3596216173 = 339.9054043 339.9054043 metric horsepower.
Quick-reference table
| kW | PS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.359621617 |
| 2 | 2.719243235 |
| 3 | 4.078864852 |
| 5 | 6.798108087 |
| 10 | 13.59621617 |
| 15 | 20.39432426 |
| 20 | 27.19243235 |
| 25 | 33.99054043 |
| 50 | 67.98108087 |
| 75 | 101.9716213 |
| 100 | 135.9621617 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.621617 |
| PS | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.73549875 |
| 2 | 1.4709975 |
| 3 | 2.20649625 |
| 5 | 3.67749375 |
| 10 | 7.3549875 |
| 15 | 11.03248125 |
| 20 | 14.709975 |
| 25 | 18.38746875 |
| 50 | 36.7749375 |
| 75 | 55.16240625 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 1,000 | 735.49875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.359621617 metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Use PS = kW × 1.3596216173. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3596216173 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 1.3596216173 (or multiply by 0.73549875).
What is 100 kilowatts in metric horsepower?
100 kilowatts is 135.9621617 metric horsepower.