Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Converter
1 Kilowatt = 1.35962 Metric Horsepower
kW
PS
1 kW = 1.35962 PS. To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply by 1.35962; to convert back, multiply by 0.735499.
Conversion formula
1 kW = 1.35962 PS
To convert from Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower, multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.35962.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 0.00135962 |
| 0.01 | 0.0135962 |
| 0.1 | 0.135962 |
| 1 | 1.35962 |
| 2 | 2.71924 |
| 5 | 6.79811 |
| 10 | 13.5962 |
| 25 | 33.9905 |
| 50 | 67.9811 |
| 100 | 135.962 |
| 250 | 339.905 |
| 500 | 679.811 |
| 1000 | 1,359.62 |
1 kilowatt in every power unit
| Watts | 1,000 W |
| Megawatts | 0.001 MW |
| Horsepower | 1.34102 hp |
| Metric Horsepower | 1.35962 PS |
| BTU per Hour | 3,412.14 BTU/h |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.35962 metric horsepower. So 10 kilowatts are 13.5962 metric horsepower and 100 kilowatts are 135.962 metric horsepower.
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower by hand?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.35962. To go the other way, multiply metric horsepower by 0.735499 (or divide by 1.35962).
How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts.