Convert 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 2 | 1.471 |
| 3 | 2.2065 |
| 4 | 2.942 |
| 5 | 3.6775 |
| 6 | 4.413 |
| 7 | 5.1485 |
| 8 | 5.884 |
| 9 | 6.6195 |
| 10 | 7.355 |
| 15 | 11.0325 |
| 20 | 14.71 |
| 25 | 18.3875 |
| 30 | 22.065 |
| 40 | 29.4199 |
| 50 | 36.7749 |
| 75 | 55.1624 |
| 100 | 73.5499 |
| 250 | 183.87 |
| 500 | 367.75 |
| 1,000 | 735.5 |
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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