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To convert Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower: multiply by 1.35962. 1 kW × 1.35962 = 1.35962 PS
| Kilowatt (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.135962 PS |
| 0.25 kW | 0.339905 PS |
| 0.5 kW | 0.679811 PS |
| 1 kW | 1.35962 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.71924 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79811 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.1924 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.9905 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS |
| 250 kW | 339.905 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.811 PS |
| 1,000 kW | 1359.62 PS |
Use our free kilowatt to metric horsepower converter to get accurate results in under one second. This power conversion tool is essential for anyone working in automotive engineering, electric vehicles, electrical systems, and machinery specification. Simply enter your value above, click Convert, and see the result instantly with the exact formula shown. You can also reverse the conversion, copy the result, or adjust decimal precision.
The conversion formula is a single constant factor: 1 Kilowatt equals 1.35962 Metric Horsepower. Multiply any kilowatt value by 1.35962 to obtain the equivalent in metric horsepower. All calculations on ConvertNow use verified constants, and the table below is computed with the same factor.
Quick estimate: multiply kilowatt by 1.4 instead of 1.35962 — within about 3.0% of the exact result.
Each example below is worked with the exact formula, step by step — so you can check the math or adapt it to your own numbers.
| Value | Working | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kW | 0.001 kW × 1.35962 = | 0.001 PS |
| 0.1 kW | 0.1 kW × 1.35962 = | 0.136 PS |
| 100 kW | 100 kW × 1.35962 = | 135.962 PS |
| 10000 kW | 10000 kW × 1.35962 = | 13,596 PS |
Kilowatt (kW) is part of the SI (metric) measurement system, while Metric Horsepower (PS) belongs to the Metric (continental European) system. The difference matters because a recipe, blueprint, or technical spec written in one system will not match measurements in the other unless converted precisely. Mixing systems without conversion can lead to comparing an EV motor in kilowatts against a gasoline engine in horsepower without converting, and undersizing a generator.
Power conversions are used every day in automotive engineering, electric vehicles, electrical systems, and machinery specification. Professionals in these fields rely on fast, accurate tools because even small rounding errors multiply across large datasets or recipes. ConvertNow keeps your workflow moving with instant results, so you never have to open a spreadsheet or do manual math.
Common mistakes when converting kilowatt to metric horsepower include confusing mechanical horsepower (hp) with metric horsepower (PS), which differ by about 1.4%, and confusing power (kW) with energy (kWh) when comparing motors and batteries, and rounding too early in the calculation. Always verify the direction of the conversion and use the swap button if you need to reverse it.
The following table shows 20 common conversion values from kilowatt to metric horsepower for fast reference without calculator use.
| Kilowatt (kW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.136 |
| 0.25 | 0.34 |
| 0.5 | 0.68 |
| 0.75 | 1.02 |
| 1 | 1.36 |
| 2 | 2.719 |
| 3 | 4.079 |
| 5 | 6.798 |
| 10 | 13.596 |
| 15 | 20.394 |
| 20 | 27.192 |
| 25 | 33.991 |
| 50 | 67.981 |
| 75 | 101.972 |
| 100 | 135.962 |
| 150 | 203.943 |
| 200 | 271.924 |
| 250 | 339.905 |
| 300 | 407.886 |
| 500 | 679.811 |
There are 1.35962 metric horsepower in 1 kilowatt.
Multiply your kilowatt value by 1.35962. For quick mental math, you can round the factor to 1.4 when precision is not critical.
The Kilowatt is the larger unit of the two: 1 Kilowatt equals 1.35962 Metric Horsepower.
Kilowatt is primarily used in electricity, engines and EV motor ratings worldwide. Metric Horsepower is primarily used in continental Europe, for car engine ratings (PS/CV).
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Accurate conversion prevents costly errors in automotive engineering, electric vehicles, electrical systems, and machinery specification. Using the wrong unit can lead to comparing an EV motor in kilowatts against a gasoline engine in horsepower without converting, and undersizing a generator.
Need the opposite direction? Use the Metric Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter to convert metric horsepower back to kilowatt.
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