Kilowatts to Metric horsepower Converter kW → PS
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS). Type a value below, the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.
1 kW = 1.359621617 PS
100 kilowatts = 135.96216 metric horsepower
100 × 1.35962 = 135.96216
1 kW equals 1.35962 PS, so multiplying by 1.35962 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity, only the measuring stick changes.
How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
metric horsepower = kilowatts × 1.359621617, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.35962.
Example: 100 kW = 135.962 PS.
To convert the other way: kilowatts = metric horsepower ÷ 1.359621617 — or use the dedicated PS to kW converter .
Multiply kilowatts by 1.3596 for PS: a 100 kW motor is 136 PS. EU type-approval documents state kW; brochures in Germany and Japan usually translate to PS.
Kilowatts to Metric horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.13596216 |
| 0.25 | 0.3399054 |
| 0.5 | 0.67981081 |
| 1 | 1.3596216 |
| 2 | 2.7192432 |
| 3 | 4.0788649 |
| 4 | 5.4384865 |
| 5 | 6.7981081 |
| 6 | 8.1577297 |
| 7 | 9.5173513 |
| 8 | 10.876973 |
| 9 | 12.236595 |
| 10 | 13.596216 |
| 15 | 20.394324 |
| 20 | 27.192432 |
| 25 | 33.99054 |
| 30 | 40.788649 |
| 40 | 54.384865 |
| 50 | 67.981081 |
| 75 | 101.97162 |
| 100 | 135.96216 |
| 250 | 339.9054 |
| 500 | 679.81081 |
| 1000 | 1359.6216 |
About the units
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. Electric vehicle motors, home appliances and solar systems are rated in kilowatts; 1 kW ≈ 1.34 hp.
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower (PS, from German "Pferdestärke") is exactly 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% smaller than mechanical hp. European and Japanese car specs commonly use PS.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.359621617 metric horsepower (PS).
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
metric horsepower = kilowatts × 1.359621617, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.35962.
How do I convert kW to PS without a calculator?
Multiply by 1.36 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 kW = 1.359621617 PS.
Is this kW-to-PS converter accurate and private?
Yes. It uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors and computes results locally in your browser, your input is never sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline.