Kilowatts to metric horsepower
Type a value in kilowatts to see it in metric horsepower straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilowatts box.
- Read the result in metric horsepower as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
PS = kW × 1.359621617
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.359621617 to get metric horsepower.
Example
To convert 25 kW to metric horsepower: 25 × 1.359621617 = 33.9905 PS.
Conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.35962 |
| 2 | 2.71924 |
| 3 | 4.07886 |
| 5 | 6.79811 |
| 10 | 13.5962 |
| 20 | 27.1924 |
| 25 | 33.9905 |
| 50 | 67.9811 |
| 100 | 135.962 |
| 250 | 339.905 |
| 500 | 679.811 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.62 |
About the units
- Kilowatt
- A kilowatt is exactly 1000 watts, the usual unit for engines, heaters and solar systems.
- Metric horsepower
- Metric horsepower (PS or CV) is 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts, used in European and Japanese car specifications.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.35962 PS exactly.
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Use PS = kW × 1.359621617. For example, 25 kW = 33.9905 PS.
How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower?
1 PS = 0.735499 kW.
What is the difference between mechanical and metric horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts and is used in the US, while metric horsepower (PS) is 735.5 watts and is used in Europe and Japan. The same engine therefore shows a PS figure about 1.4% higher.
How many kilowatts is one ton of refrigeration?
One ton of refrigeration is 12000 BTU per hour, about 3.517 kW of cooling capacity. That is cooling output, not electricity use; the unit draws less power depending on its efficiency.