Metric horsepower to Kilowatts – metric horsepower to kilowatt Converter
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
Formula
kW = PS × 0.73549875
Metric horsepower to kilowatts conversion table
| metric horsepower (PS) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 PS | 0.367749 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2065 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.3875 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.1624 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.875 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.749 kW |
| 1000 PS | 735.499 kW |
| 5000 PS | 3677.49 kW |
Metric horsepower and kilowatts are both power units. One metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatts; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 PS = 0.735499 kW10 PS = 7.35499 kW2.5 PS = 1.83875 kW
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 kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower (PS) equals 0.73549875 kilowatt (kW).
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.73549875 to get kilowatt — for example, 2 metric horsepower = 1.471 kilowatt.
How do I convert kilowatts back to metric horsepower?
1 kilowatt is approximately 1.35962 metric horsepower. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.