Kilowatts to Metric horsepower Converter

Convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (PS) instantly. Type a value below; the result updates as you type. 1 kW = 1.35962 PS.

How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower

1 kW = 1.3596216 PS. To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 1.3596216.

metric horsepower = kilowatts × 1.3596216

Worked examples

  • 5 kW = 6.79811 PS
  • 12 kW = 16.3155 PS
  • 100 kW = 135.962 PS

Common kilowatts to metric horsepower conversions

How many metric horsepower is 2 kW?

2 kW is equal to 2.71924 PS.

How many metric horsepower is 10 kW?

10 kW is equal to 13.5962 PS.

How many metric horsepower is 20 kW?

20 kW is equal to 27.1924 PS.

How many metric horsepower is 50 kW?

50 kW is equal to 67.9811 PS.

How many metric horsepower is 100 kW?

100 kW is equal to 135.962 PS.

How many metric horsepower is 500 kW?

500 kW is equal to 679.811 PS.

Kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Metric horsepower (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
15 kW20.3943 PS
20 kW27.1924 PS
25 kW33.9905 PS
30 kW40.7886 PS
40 kW54.3849 PS
50 kW67.9811 PS
75 kW101.972 PS
100 kW135.962 PS
250 kW339.905 PS
500 kW679.811 PS
1,000 kW1,359.62 PS

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Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?

1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1.35962 metric horsepower (PS).

How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 1.3596216. For example, 5 kW = 6.79811 PS.

How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower (PS) equals 0.735499 kilowatts (kW).

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