Horsepower (metric, PS) to Kilowatts Converter
Enter horsepower (metric, PS) to get kilowatts instantly. Works both ways.
How to convert PS to kW
To convert horsepower (metric, PS) to kilowatts, multiply by 0.735499 (or divide by 1.35962). For example, 5 PS × 0.735499 = 3.67749 kW.
Horsepower (metric, PS) to Kilowatts at a glance
- 1 horsepower (metric, PS) = 0.7354987 kilowatts
- 5 horsepower (metric, PS) = 3.677494 kilowatts
- 10 horsepower (metric, PS) = 7.354987 kilowatts
- 50 horsepower (metric, PS) = 36.77494 kilowatts
- 100 horsepower (metric, PS) = 73.54988 kilowatts
- 1 kilowatt = 1.359622 horsepower (metric, PS) (the reverse)
Worked examples
25 horsepower (metric, PS) × 0.7354987 = 18.38747 kilowatts.
250 horsepower (metric, PS) × 0.7354987 = 183.8747 kilowatts.
1,500 horsepower (metric, PS) × 0.7354987 = 1,103.248 kilowatts.
Converting back
To go from kilowatts back to horsepower (metric, PS), divide by 0.7354987 (or multiply by 1.359622). For example, 100 kilowatts ÷ 0.7354987 = 135.9622 horsepower (metric, PS).
Using a rounded factor
For a quick estimate you can use 0.74 in place of 0.7354987. That is accurate to within about 0.6%, which is fine for rough checks but not for exact work.
PS to kW chart
| Horsepower (metric, PS) | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 0.1 PS | 0.07355 kW |
| 0.25 PS | 0.183875 kW |
| 0.5 PS | 0.367749 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2065 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.94199 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.41299 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.14849 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.61949 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.0325 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.3875 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.065 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.4199 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.1624 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.875 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.749 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.499 kW |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower (metric, PS)?
There are 0.735499 kilowatts in one horsepower (metric, PS).
How do I convert PS to kW?
Multiply the value in horsepower (metric, PS) by 0.735499.
How many horsepower (metric, PS) are in one kilowatt?
There are 1.359622 horsepower (metric, PS) in one kilowatt.
What is 10 horsepower (metric, PS) in kilowatts?
10 horsepower (metric, PS) = 7.354987 kilowatts.
How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepower (metric, PS)?
Divide the value in kilowatts by 0.7354987, or multiply it by 1.359622.
Can I use a rounded factor for horsepower (metric, PS) to kilowatts?
For quick estimates, 0.74 is close (within about 0.6%). Use 0.7354987 when you need the full figure.