Convert metric horsepower to kW
metric horsepower to kilowatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to kW chart further down the page.
1 metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 1.35962 metric horsepower.
How to convert metric horsepower to kW
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.73549875. You can also divide by 1.359621617 to get the same answer.
kW = PS × 0.73549875
Worked example
Convert 15 PS to kilowatts:
15 PS = 11.0325 kW
metric horsepower to kW conversion chart
Use this metric horsepower to kW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| metric horsepower (PS) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 0.00735499 kW |
| 0.1 PS | 0.0735499 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2065 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.499 kW |
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many kW are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kW. Going the other way, 1 kW is 1.35962 metric horsepower.
How do you convert metric horsepower to kW?
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.73549875. You can also divide by 1.359621617 to get the same answer.
What is 10 metric horsepower in kW?
10 metric horsepower equals 7.35499 kW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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