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Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Converter

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1 kW = 1.35962 metric horsepower

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Quick Answer

1 kilowatt equals 1.35962 metric horsepower. To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

Reverse: 1 metric horsepower = 0.735499 kilowatts.

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Formula

Formula: value × 1.35962

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Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table

Kilowatts (kW)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 kW	1.35962 PS
2 kW	2.71924 PS
5 kW	6.79811 PS
10 kW	13.5962 PS
25 kW	33.9905 PS
50 kW	67.9811 PS
100 kW	135.962 PS
250 kW	339.905 PS
500 kW	679.811 PS
1,000 kW	1,359.62 PS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value × 1.35962.

What is the exact kilowatts to metric horsepower conversion factor?

1 kilowatt = 1.35962 metric horsepower (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 metric horsepower = 0.735499 kilowatts.

What are some common kilowatts to metric horsepower conversions?

1 kW = 1.35962 PS; 10 kW = 13.5962 PS; 100 kW = 135.962 PS. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Why do car specs list both hp and PS?

They are two flavors of horsepower: mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.7 W) is standard in the US, while metric horsepower or Pferdestärke (1 PS = 735.5 W) is common in Europe. Because 1 hp ≈ 1.014 PS, a 300 PS engine is about 296 hp — close enough for marketing, but not identical.

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