Kilowatts to Metric horsepower – kilowatt to metric horsepower Converter
1 kW ≈ 1.35962 PS
Formula
PS = kW × ≈ 1.35962
Kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion table
| kilowatts (kW) | metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 kW | 0.339905 PS |
| 0.5 kW | 0.679811 PS |
| 1 kW | ≈ 1.35962 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.71924 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79811 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.1924 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS |
| 200 kW | 271.924 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.811 PS |
| 1000 kW | 1359.62 PS |
| 2500 kW | 3399.05 PS |
| 5000 kW | 6798.11 PS |
| 10000 kW | 13596.2 PS |
Kilowatts and metric horsepower are both power units. One kilowatt is approximately 1.35962 metric horsepower; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 kW = 1.35962 PS10 kW = 13.5962 PS2.5 kW = 3.39905 PS
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The horsepower used in Chinese car specs is usually the metric horsepower (PS): 1 PS = 735.49875 W. The mechanical (imperial) horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% larger, so check whether a spec says PS or hp. The SI unit of power is the watt, and the kilowatt on a motor nameplate is the standard figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) is approximately 1.35962 metric horsepower (PS).
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the kilowatt value by ≈ 1.35962 to get metric horsepower — for example, 2 kilowatts = 2.71924 metric horsepower.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to kilowatts?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatt. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.