kW to ps converter
1 kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower. Conversions use PS = kW × 1.3596
kW → 1.359622 PS
PS = kW × 1.3596
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Worked examples
- 1 kW = 1.359622 PS
- 2 kW = 2.719243 PS
- 5 kW = 6.798108 PS
- 10 kW = 13.596216 PS
- 100 kW = 135.962 PS
kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion table
| kW | PS | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.359622 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 2 kW | 2.719243 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 3 kW | 4.078865 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 4 kW | 5.438486 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 5 kW | 6.798108 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 6 kW | 8.15773 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 8 kW | 10.876973 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 10 kW | 13.596216 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 12 kW | 16.315459 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 15 kW | 20.394324 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 20 kW | 27.192432 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 25 kW | 33.99054 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 30 kW | 40.788649 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 40 kW | 54.384865 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 50 kW | 67.981081 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 60 kW | 81.577297 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 70 kW | 95.173513 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 80 kW | 108.77 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 90 kW | 122.366 PS | × 1.3596 |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS | × 1.3596 |
How to convert kW to PS
- Take your value in kilowatts.
- Multiply by 1.3596
- That is your answer in metric horsepower — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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PS to kWW to PSkW to WkW to MWkW to hpkW to BTU/hMW to PShp to PSPS to Wall power units
Questions
How many metric horsepower in 1 kilowatt?
Exactly 1.359622 PS. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert kW to PS?
Multiply the kilowatts figure by 1.3596 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is kW to PS the same as PS to kW?
No — they are inverses. One kW is 1.359622 PS, while one PS is 0.73549875 kW.
What is 1 kW in PS?
1 kW = 1.359622 PS (see the value page for the full arithmetic).