Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower (PS)s (kW to PS)
Free online kilowatt to metric horsepower (ps) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
POWER CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the kilowatt value by 1.35962162 — i.e. PS = kW × 1.35962162
Quick check: 1 kW = 1.35962162 PS
Quick check: 1 kW = 1.35962162 PS
Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower (PS)s conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS)s (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.35962162 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.71924323 PS |
| 3 kW | 4.07886485 PS |
| 4 kW | 5.43848647 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79810809 PS |
| 6 kW | 8.1577297 PS |
| 7 kW | 9.51735132 PS |
| 8 kW | 10.87697294 PS |
| 9 kW | 12.23659456 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.59621617 PS |
| 15 kW | 20.39432426 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.19243235 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.99054043 PS |
| 30 kW | 40.78864852 PS |
| 40 kW | 54.38486469 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.98108087 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.9716213 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.96216173 PS |
| 250 kW | 339.90540433 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.81080865 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1,359.6216173 PS |
How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (ps)s
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (ps)s, multiply the amount in kilowatts by 1.35962162. For example, 10 kW = 13.59621617 PS. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU per hour and foot-pounds per second. Mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.699871582 W; metric horsepower (PS) is 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower (ps)s are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt is exactly 1.35962162 metric horsepower (ps)s.
How do I convert kW to PS?
Multiply the kW value by 1.35962162 to get PS. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 kilowatts in metric horsepower (ps)s?
100 kilowatts equals 135.96216173 metric horsepower (ps)s.