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kW
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KilowattkW
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1.359621617
PS
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WattW
KilowattkW
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Metric horsepowerPS
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CONVERSION
1 kW ≈ 1.359621617 PS
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAPS = kW × 1.3596216173039
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Kilowatts to metric horsepower
PS = kW × 1.3596216173039
Multiply the kW reading by 1.3596216173039.
Worked examples
1 kW ≈ 1.359621617 PS
1 × 1.3596216173039 ≈ 1.359621617
1000 kW ≈ 1359.621617 PS
1000 × 1.3596216173039 ≈ 1359.621617
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.
Kilowatts to metric horsepower table
Fixed reference · Kilowatt to Metric horsepower
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Kilowatt (kW)
Metric horsepower (PS)
0
0
0.1
0.1359621617
0.5
0.6798108087
1
1.359621617
2
2.719243235
5
6.798108087
10
13.59621617
25
33.99054043
50
67.98108087
100
135.9621617
1000
1359.621617
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.