Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
1 kW = 1.359622 PS. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 kilowatt equals
metric horsepower
1 kW = 1.359622 PS
The formula
Kilowatts and metric horsepower both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
PS = kW × 1.35962162
Going the other way? Convert metric horsepower to kilowatts.
Kilowatts to metric horsepower table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.3596 |
| 2 | 2.7192 |
| 3 | 4.0789 |
| 4 | 5.4385 |
| 5 | 6.7981 |
| 6 | 8.1577 |
| 7 | 9.5174 |
| 8 | 10.877 |
| 9 | 12.2366 |
| 10 | 13.5962 |
| 15 | 20.3943 |
| 20 | 27.1924 |
| 25 | 33.9905 |
| 30 | 40.7886 |
| 40 | 54.3849 |
| 50 | 67.9811 |
| 75 | 101.97 |
| 100 | 135.96 |
| 250 | 339.91 |
| 500 | 679.81 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.62 |
Questions people ask
- How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
- One kilowatt equals 1.35962162 metric horsepower.
- How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower by hand?
- Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.35962162. For a rough check, 1.4 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 kilowatt in metric horsepower?
- 1 kilowatt is 1.359622 metric horsepower.
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