Kilowatts to Metric horsepower
Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower (kW to PS). 1 kW = 1.3596216173 PS. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
Multiply the amount in kilowatts by 1.3596216173 to get metric horsepower. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
PS = kW × 1.3596216173Worked example
1 kW = 1.3596216173 PS. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are separate options. BTU per hour uses the International Table BTU.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Kilowatts to Metric horsepower table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.3596216173 |
| 5 | 6.79810808652 |
| 10 | 13.596216173 |
| 25 | 33.9905404326 |
| 100 | 135.96216173 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.6216173 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for kilowatts to metric horsepower?
PS = kW × 1.3596216173. Multiply the amount in kilowatts by 1.3596216173 to get metric horsepower. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to kilowatts?
Use the metric horsepower to kilowatts calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the power converter to browse all supported pairs.