Kilowatts to Metric horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (PS). Live results, batch values, CSV export, formula and examples. Free, no sign-up.
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Results
1 values converted
| row | input | from | result | to | error |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | kW | 1.3596216173 | PS | — |
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds-force per second; metric horsepower uses 75 kilogram-force meters per second.
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]How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
Enter one value or paste one value per line. Change precision, swap units, then copy or export the results. Invalid values are reported individually.
result = (value × 1000 + 0 − 0) ÷ 735.49875
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds-force per second; metric horsepower uses 75 kilogram-force meters per second.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.3596216173 |
| 10 | 13.596216173 |
| 100 | 135.96216173 |
Reference: NIST unit conversion factors. Decimal and binary storage prefixes are distinct; rounded display values do not change the underlying calculation.