Convert Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts
PS to kW · power conversion
What are metric horsepower and kilowatts?
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts, used in European car specifications. A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
1 PS = 0.735499 kW. To convert, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.735499. For example, 5 PS = 3.67749 kW, and 20 PS = 14.71 kW. To go the other way, multiply kilowatts by 1.35962 (since 1 kW = 1.35962 PS).
Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 10 | 7.35499 |
| 100 | 73.5499 |
| 500 | 367.749 |
| 1,000 | 735.499 |
| 2,000 | 1,471 |
| 5,000 | 3,677.49 |
FAQ
What is 1 PS in kW?
1 PS = 0.735499 kW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.735499.
How do I convert kilowatts back to metric horsepower?
Go the other way: 1 kW = 1.35962 PS, so multiply kilowatts by 1.35962 to get metric horsepower.
Is a metric horsepower bigger than a kilowatt?
No — 1 PS is the smaller unit, equal to 0.735499 kW (it takes 1.35962 PS to make one kW).
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.