Kilowatts to Metric horsepower
1 kW ≈ 1.36 PS. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
PS = kW × (1,000) × (800 / 588,399)1 kW ≈ 1.35962 PS
kilowatt (kW)
Kilowatt is a unit of power: 1 kW = 1,000 W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
metric horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower is a unit of power: 1 PS = 735.49875 W. Metric horsepower is exactly 75 kgf·m/s; its symbols include PS and CV.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
Conversion table
| kW | PS |
|---|---|
| ≈ 1.35962 | |
| ≈ 2.71924 | |
| ≈ 6.79811 | |
| ≈ 13.5962 | |
| ≈ 20.3943 | |
| ≈ 27.1924 | |
| ≈ 33.9905 | |
| ≈ 40.7886 | |
| ≈ 54.3849 | |
| ≈ 61.183 |
| kW | PS |
|---|---|
| ≈ 67.9811 | |
| ≈ 81.5773 | |
| ≈ 95.1735 | |
| ≈ 108.77 | |
| ≈ 122.366 | |
| ≈ 135.962 | |
| ≈ 203.943 | |
| ≈ 217.539 | |
| ≈ 231.136 | |
| ≈ 244.732 |
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW ≈ 1.36 PS. PS = kW × (1,000) × (800 / 588,399)
How do I convert kW to PS?
PS = kW × (1,000) × (800 / 588,399)
Is 1 kilowatt bigger than 1 metric horsepower?
1 kW ≈ 1.36 PS.
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