How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
Formula: PS = kW × 1.35962
Worked example: 100 kW → 100 × 1.35962 = 135.962 PS
Multiply kilowatts by 1.36 to get metric horsepower, the PS or ch of European car ads. An engine of 81 kW is sold as 110 PS.
Kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.35962 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.71924 PS |
| 3 kW | 4.07886 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79811 PS |
| 7.5 kW | 10.1972 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 22 kW | 29.9117 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.972 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS |
| 150 kW | 203.943 PS |
| 200 kW | 271.924 PS |
| 300 kW | 407.886 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.811 PS |
What is a kilowatt?
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. It rates electric heaters, car engines outside the US, solar installations and home electrical service. Running 1 kW for one hour uses 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.
What is one metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, 735.5 watts, is the power that lifts 75 kilograms by one meter in one second. German brochures write it PS and French ones ch. It is about 1.4% smaller than mechanical horsepower.