1 metric horsepower to kilowatts
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 metric horsepower equals
kilowatts
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
The formula
Metric horsepower and kilowatts both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kW = PS × 0.73549875
Going the other way? Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower.
Metric horsepower to kilowatts table
Values either side of 1 PS.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -2.942 |
| -3.5 | -2.5742 |
| -3 | -2.2065 |
| -2.5 | -1.8387 |
| -2 | -1.471 |
| -1.5 | -1.1032 |
| -1 | -0.735499 |
| -0.5 | -0.367749 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.367749 |
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 1.5 | 1.1032 |
| 2 | 1.471 |
| 2.5 | 1.8387 |
| 3 | 2.2065 |
| 3.5 | 2.5742 |
| 4 | 2.942 |
| 4.5 | 3.3097 |
| 5 | 3.6775 |
| 5.5 | 4.0452 |
| 6 | 4.413 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
- One metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatts.
- How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts by hand?
- Multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.73549875. For a rough check, 0.735 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
- 1 metric horsepower is 0.73549875 kilowatts.
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