Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)

1 kW = 1.359622 PS

One kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower, and one horsepower (metric) equals 0.735499 kilowatts.

Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) formula

PS = kW × 1.3596216

To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 1.3596216. One kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower.

Step-by-step examples

Convert 1 kilowatts to metric horsepower

  1. 1Start with the value in kilowatts: 1 kW.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 1.3596216.
  3. 31 × 1.3596216 = 1.359622 PS.

Result: 1 kW = 1.359622 PS

Convert 10 kilowatts to metric horsepower

  1. 1Start with the value in kilowatts: 10 kW.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 1.3596216.
  3. 310 × 1.3596216 = 13.596216 PS.

Result: 10 kW = 13.596216 PS

Convert 100 kilowatts to metric horsepower

  1. 1Start with the value in kilowatts: 100 kW.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 1.3596216.
  3. 3100 × 1.3596216 = 135.962162 PS.

Result: 100 kW = 135.962162 PS

Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) conversion table

Kilowatt (kW)Horsepower (metric) (PS)
0.010.013596
0.10.135962
0.50.679811
11.359622
22.719243
34.078865
45.438486
56.798108
1013.596216
2027.192432
2533.99054
5067.981081
100135.962162
250339.905404
500679.810809
10001,359.62162

Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) chart

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Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?

There are 1.359622 metric horsepower in one kilowatt (1 kW = 1.359622 PS).

How do you convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 1.3596216. One kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower.

What is 10 kilowatts in metric horsepower?

10 kilowatts equals 13.596216 metric horsepower.

How many kilowatts are in a horsepower (metric)?

One horsepower (metric) equals 0.735499 kilowatts (1 PS = 0.735499 kW).