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Kilowatts to Metric HP

Kilowatts and Metric HP measure the same quantity in different unit systems. The relationship is 1 kW = 1.359622 PS, which gives 1.359622 PS per kW. Below you can convert any value, check a worked example and read the full chart.

Formula 1 kW = 1.359622 PS

Need the other direction? Metric HP to Kilowatts.

How to convert Kilowatts to Metric HP

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts and is common for appliances and EV charging. Metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 735.49875 watts, used in European car specs.

To convert Kilowatts to Metric HP, multiply the value in kW by 1.359622. For example, 10 kW × 1.359622 = 13.596216 PS. This works because the ratio between the two units is constant for every value in power.

Worked examples

kWPS
1 kW1.359622 PS
2.5 kW3.399054 PS
5 kW6.798108 PS
10 kW13.596216 PS
25 kW33.99054 PS
50 kW67.981081 PS
100 kW135.962162 PS

Reverse conversion

PSkW
1 PS0.73549875 kW
5 PS3.677494 kW
10 PS7.354987 kW
25 PS18.387469 kW
50 PS36.774938 kW
100 PS73.549875 kW

When this conversion is useful

This is the calculation you need when you are comparing an engine, a generator or an appliance across standards. Because the factor is fixed, you can use the same number for a single measurement or for a batch: 1,000 kW is 1,359.62 PS.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.

Reference: BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811. Last reviewed: 2026-11-01.

kW to PS conversion chart

The chart lists the most requested values. For a value that is not here, use the converter at the top of the page.

Kilowatts (kW)Metric HP (PS)
1 kW1.359622 PS
2 kW2.719243 PS
3 kW4.078865 PS
4 kW5.438486 PS
5 kW6.798108 PS
6 kW8.15773 PS
7 kW9.517351 PS
8 kW10.876973 PS
9 kW12.236595 PS
10 kW13.596216 PS
11 kW14.955838 PS
12 kW16.315459 PS
13 kW17.675081 PS
14 kW19.034703 PS
15 kW20.394324 PS
16 kW21.753946 PS
17 kW23.113567 PS
18 kW24.473189 PS
19 kW25.832811 PS
20 kW27.192432 PS
21 kW28.552054 PS
22 kW29.911676 PS
23 kW31.271297 PS
24 kW32.630919 PS
25 kW33.99054 PS
26 kW35.350162 PS
27 kW36.709784 PS
28 kW38.069405 PS
29 kW39.429027 PS
30 kW40.788649 PS
31 kW42.14827 PS
32 kW43.507892 PS
33 kW44.867513 PS
34 kW46.227135 PS
35 kW47.586757 PS
36 kW48.946378 PS
37 kW50.306 PS
38 kW51.665621 PS
39 kW53.025243 PS
40 kW54.384865 PS
41 kW55.744486 PS
42 kW57.104108 PS
43 kW58.46373 PS
44 kW59.823351 PS
45 kW61.182973 PS
46 kW62.542594 PS
47 kW63.902216 PS
48 kW65.261838 PS
49 kW66.621459 PS
50 kW67.981081 PS
60 kW81.577297 PS
70 kW95.173513 PS
80 kW108.769729 PS
90 kW122.365946 PS
100 kW135.962162 PS

Frequently asked questions

How many Metric HP are in 1 Kilowatts?

1 kW equals 1.359622 PS.

How do I convert Kilowatts to Metric HP?

Multiply the kW value by 1.359622. Example: 25 kW = 33.99054 PS.

What is 2.5 kW in PS?

2.5 kW = 3.399054 PS.

Is the kW to PS conversion exact?

Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.

Does the calculator work offline?

Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript, so it works after the page has loaded, even without a connection.

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