Convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
Metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatt (kW). One metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts.
Formula
Metric horsepower to kilowatt conversion table
| Metric horsepower | Kilowatts | Kilowatts | Metric horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW | 1 kW | 1.3596 PS |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW | 2 kW | 2.7192 PS |
| 3 PS | 2.2065 kW | 3 kW | 4.0789 PS |
| 5 PS | 3.6775 kW | 5 kW | 6.7981 PS |
| 10 PS | 7.355 kW | 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW | 20 kW | 27.1924 PS |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW | 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW | 100 kW | 135.96 PS |
| 500 PS | 367.75 kW | 500 kW | 679.81 PS |
| 1000 PS | 735.5 kW | 1000 kW | 1359.62 PS |
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, divide the number of metric horsepower by 1.3596. One metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts, and one kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 PS comes to 7.355 kW. 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 metric horsepower values already worked out in kilowatts, plus the reverse kilowatt to metric horsepower direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of metric horsepower by 0.735499 to get kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
Use kilowatts = metric horsepower ÷ 1.3596. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert kilowatts back to metric horsepower?
Go the other way by using one kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this metric horsepower to kilowatt 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.