Power converter
Metric HP to Kilowatts
Converting Metric HP to Kilowatts is a single multiplication when you know the factor. One PS equals 0.73549875 kW, so multiply the value in PS by 0.73549875. The calculator below works in both directions and accepts decimals.
Formula 1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
Need the other direction? Kilowatts to Metric HP.
How to convert Metric HP to Kilowatts
Metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 735.49875 watts, used in European car specs. A kilowatt is 1,000 watts and is common for appliances and EV charging.
To convert Metric HP to Kilowatts, multiply the value in PS by 0.73549875. For example, 10 PS × 0.73549875 = 7.354987 kW. This works because the ratio between the two units is constant for every value in power.
Worked examples
| PS | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2.5 PS | 1.838747 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.677494 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.354987 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387469 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.774938 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
Reverse conversion
| kW | PS |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.359622 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.798108 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.596216 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.99054 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.981081 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962162 PS |
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 PS is 735.49875 kW.
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.
PS to kW 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.
| Metric HP (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.470997 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.206496 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.941995 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.677494 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.412993 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.148491 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.619489 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.354987 kW |
| 11 PS | 8.090486 kW |
| 12 PS | 8.825985 kW |
| 13 PS | 9.561484 kW |
| 14 PS | 10.296983 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.032481 kW |
| 16 PS | 11.76798 kW |
| 17 PS | 12.503479 kW |
| 18 PS | 13.238977 kW |
| 19 PS | 13.974476 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.709975 kW |
| 21 PS | 15.445474 kW |
| 22 PS | 16.180972 kW |
| 23 PS | 16.916471 kW |
| 24 PS | 17.65197 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387469 kW |
| 26 PS | 19.122967 kW |
| 27 PS | 19.858466 kW |
| 28 PS | 20.593965 kW |
| 29 PS | 21.329464 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.064962 kW |
| 31 PS | 22.800461 kW |
| 32 PS | 23.53596 kW |
| 33 PS | 24.271459 kW |
| 34 PS | 25.006958 kW |
| 35 PS | 25.742456 kW |
| 36 PS | 26.477955 kW |
| 37 PS | 27.213454 kW |
| 38 PS | 27.948953 kW |
| 39 PS | 28.684451 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.41995 kW |
| 41 PS | 30.155449 kW |
| 42 PS | 30.890947 kW |
| 43 PS | 31.626446 kW |
| 44 PS | 32.361945 kW |
| 45 PS | 33.097444 kW |
| 46 PS | 33.832942 kW |
| 47 PS | 34.568441 kW |
| 48 PS | 35.30394 kW |
| 49 PS | 36.039439 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.774938 kW |
| 60 PS | 44.129925 kW |
| 70 PS | 51.484913 kW |
| 80 PS | 58.8399 kW |
| 90 PS | 66.194887 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilowatts are in 1 Metric HP?
1 PS equals 0.73549875 kW.
How do I convert Metric HP to Kilowatts?
Multiply the PS value by 0.73549875. Example: 25 PS = 18.387469 kW.
What is 2.5 PS in kW?
2.5 PS = 1.838747 kW.
Is the PS to kW 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.