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Kilowatts to metric horsepower converter

Convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (PS).

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CONVERSION

1 kW ≈ 1.359621617 PS

Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.

FORMULAPS = kW × 1.3596216173039

FORMULA & EXAMPLES

How to convert Kilowatts to metric horsepower

PS = kW × 1.3596216173039

Multiply the kW reading by 1.3596216173039.

Worked examples

1 kW ≈ 1.359621617 PS

1 × 1.3596216173039 ≈ 1.359621617

1000 kW ≈ 1359.621617 PS

1000 × 1.3596216173039 ≈ 1359.621617

Frequently asked questions

Which horsepower definition is used?

Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.

Kilowatts to metric horsepower table

Fixed reference · Kilowatt to Metric horsepower

Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.

Kilowatt (kW)Metric horsepower (PS)
00
0.10.1359621617
0.50.6798108087
11.359621617
22.719243235
56.798108087
1013.59621617
2533.99054043
5067.98108087
100135.9621617
10001359.621617
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.

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