How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
Formula: kW = PS × 0.735499
Worked example: 110 PS → 110 × 0.735499 = 80.9049 kW
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.
Metric horsepower to kilowatts conversion chart
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2065 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.94199 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.41299 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.14849 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.61949 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 12 PS | 8.82599 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.0325 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.3875 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.065 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.4199 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.1624 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.875 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.749 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.499 kW |
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.
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.