📏 Kilowatts to Metric horsepower (PS) Converter
Convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (ps) (PS) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.3596216 metric horsepower (ps) (PS). Formula: PS = kW × 1.3596216.
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Kilowatts to Metric horsepower (PS) conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.13596216 PS |
| 0.5 kW | 0.67981081 PS |
| 1 kW | 1.3596216 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.7192432 PS |
| 3 kW | 4.0788649 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.7981081 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.596216 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.192432 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.99054 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.981081 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.96216 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1,359.6216 PS |
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How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (ps)
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3596216 to get metric horsepower (ps): PS = kW × 1.3596216.
Example: 5 kW = 6.7981081 PS.
The kilowatt (kW) and the metric horsepower (ps) (PS) are both units of power. Need the opposite direction? Use the PS to kW converter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower (ps) are in a kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.3596216 metric horsepower (ps).
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (ps)?
Use the formula PS = kW × 1.3596216. For example, 5 kW = 6.7981081 PS.
How do I convert metric horsepower (ps) back to kilowatts?
1 metric horsepower (ps) = 0.73549875 kilowatts. Use the PS to kW converter linked on this page.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.