Metric horsepower to Kilowatts
Convert metric horsepower to kilowatts (PS to kW). 1 PS = 0.73549875 kW. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
Multiply the amount in metric horsepower by 0.73549875 to get kilowatts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
kW = PS × 0.73549875Worked example
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW. 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.
Metric horsepower to Kilowatts table
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.73549875 |
| 5 | 3.67749375 |
| 10 | 7.3549875 |
| 25 | 18.38746875 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 1,000 | 735.49875 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for metric horsepower to kilowatts?
kW = PS × 0.73549875. Multiply the amount in metric horsepower by 0.73549875 to get kilowatts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to metric horsepower?
Use the kilowatts to metric horsepower 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.