Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Dedicated unit pair
Kilowatts to Metric horsepower
Convert kW to PS instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
Energy, work, heat & powerInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1000 ÷ 735.49875. 1 kW = 1.3596 PS
Common examples
One value, several units
Watts1,000 W
Megawatts0.001 MW
Mechanical horsepower1.341 hp
Metric horsepower1.3596 PS
BTU per hour3,412.1416 BTU/h
Conversion table
| kW | PS |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3596 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.7192 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.7981 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.9905 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.9622 PS |
Conversion chart
1 kW1.3596 PS
5 kW6.7981 PS
10 kW13.5962 PS
25 kW33.9905 PS
50 kW67.9811 PS
Worked example
1 mechanical horsepower is approximately 745.7 watts.
Unit definition
Kilowatts (kW) One kilowatts equals 1,000 watt.
Unit history
Kilowatts is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert kW to watt.
3. Convert the base value to PS and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Kilowatts to Metric horsepower converts a value measured in Kilowatts (kW) into the equivalent value in Metric horsepower (PS). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 1000 ÷ 735.49875
Assumptions
- Kilowatts and Metric horsepower represent the same power quantity.
- The input is expressed in kW; the output is expressed in PS.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 kW = 1.3596216173 PS. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a kW measurement in a document that expects PS.
- Compare a kilowatts value with a value reported in metric horsepower.
- Check the kW-to-PS arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse kW with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Kilowatts to Metric horsepower?
result = input × 1000 ÷ 735.49875 Using the displayed relationship, 1 kW equals 1.3596216173 PS.
How many Metric horsepower are in one Kilowatts?
One Kilowatts is 1.3596216173 Metric horsepower. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the kW to PS conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts PS back to kW.
Is the Kilowatts to Metric horsepower result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.