Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
Kilowatt (kW) to metric horsepower (PS). One kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower.
Formula
Kilowatt to metric horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Metric horsepower | Metric horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3596 PS | 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 2 kW | 2.7192 PS | 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 3 kW | 4.0789 PS | 3 PS | 2.2065 kW |
| 5 kW | 6.7981 PS | 5 PS | 3.6775 kW |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS | 10 PS | 7.355 kW |
| 20 kW | 27.1924 PS | 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS | 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 100 kW | 135.96 PS | 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 500 kW | 679.81 PS | 500 PS | 367.75 kW |
| 1000 kW | 1359.62 PS | 1000 PS | 735.5 kW |
To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3596. One kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower, and one metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kW comes to 13.5962 PS. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common kilowatt values already worked out in metric horsepower, plus the reverse metric horsepower to kilowatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilowatts by 1.3596 to get metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Use metric horsepower = kilowatts × 1.3596. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to kilowatts?
Go the other way by using one metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilowatt to metric horsepower converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.