Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Converter
Enter the power in kilowatts below to convert it to metric horsepower.
Convert Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower
Enter a value in kilowatts (kW) to convert to metric horsepower (PS).
Kilowatt to Horsepower Conversion Table
Table showing various kilowatt measurements converted to metric horsepower. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3596216 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.7192432 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.7981081 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962162 PS |
| 15 kW | 20.3943243 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.1924323 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.9905404 PS |
| 30 kW | 40.7886485 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9810809 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.9716213 PS |
How to Convert Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 1.3596216 metric horsepower/kilowatt.
Since one kilowatt is equal to 1.3596216 metric horsepower, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in metric horsepower is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by 1.3596216.
For example, here's how to convert 100 kilowatts to metric horsepower using the formula above.
How Many Metric Horsepower Are in a Kilowatt?
There are 1.3596216 metric horsepower in a kilowatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilowatt to horsepower calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilowatts and metric horsepower are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Kilowatt?
A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000 Watts (1 kJ/s). [1]
The kilowatt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Kilowatts can be abbreviated as kW; for example, 1 kilowatt can be written as 1 kW.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilowatt (kW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, kilowatts (kW) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Horsepower?
A horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.49875 watts (W), the base unit for power. Metric horsepower (75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W). [2]
The horsepower is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Metric Horsepower can be abbreviated as PS; for example, 1 horsepower can be written as 1 PS.
When working with metric horsepower (PS) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, metric horsepower (PS) are widely used across standard power applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting power between kilowatts (kW) and metric horsepower (PS), keep full floating-point precision (1 kW = 1.3596216 PS; 1 PS = 0.7354987 kW) during intermediate calculations and round only the final horsepower figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilowatt & Horsepower Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our metric horsepower to kilowatts converter (PS to kW) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting horsepower (hp) to metric horsepower, converting kilowatts to horsepower (hp), or converting kilowatts to watts.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Kilowatts (kW) to Metric Horsepower (PS)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Kilowatt (kW) & Horsepower (Metric PS) (PS)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kW to PS)