Power
Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter
Convert Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower with the exact formula, a worked example and a quick conversion table.
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Conversion formula
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Conversion formula
PS = kW Γ 1.3596216173
kW = PS Γ· 1.3596216173
Worked example
50 kW = 67.98108 PS
PS = kW Γ 1.3596216173
Power = energy Γ· time, in watts. Mechanical horsepower = 745.7 W and metric horsepower = 735.5 W.
Quick conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.35962 |
| 2 | 2.71924 |
| 5 | 6.79811 |
| 10 | 13.59622 |
| 25 | 33.99054 |
| 50 | 67.98108 |
| 100 | 135.96216 |
| 250 | 339.9054 |
| 500 | 679.81081 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.62 |
Reverse conversion table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7354987 |
| 2 | 1.471 |
| 5 | 3.67749 |
| 10 | 7.35499 |
| 25 | 18.38747 |
| 50 | 36.77494 |
| 100 | 73.54988 |
| 250 | 183.87469 |
| 500 | 367.74937 |
| 1,000 | 735.49875 |
About the two units
kWKilowatt
One thousand watts.
1 kW = 1000 W
SI Derived Unit Power
PSMetric Horsepower
Metric horsepower = 735.49875 watts.
1 PS = 735.49875 W
Non-SI Unit Power
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