Metric horsepower to Kilowatts Converter PS → kW
1 metric horsepower (PS) = 0.73549875 kilowatts (kW). Type a value below — the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
100 metric horsepower = 73.549875 kilowatts
100 × 0.735499 = 73.549875
1 PS equals 0.735499 kW, so multiplying by 0.735499 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity — only the measuring stick changes.
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
kilowatts = metric horsepower × 0.73549875 — multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.735499.
Example: 100 PS = 73.5499 kW.
To convert the other way: metric horsepower = kilowatts ÷ 0.73549875 — or use the dedicated kW to PS converter .
Metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatts is the European car-spec conversion: a 100 PS engine is 73.5 kW. One PS is exactly 735.49875 W — about 1.4% less than a mechanical hp, so PS figures look slightly more flattering.
Metric horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.073549875 |
| 0.25 | 0.18387469 |
| 0.5 | 0.36774937 |
| 1 | 0.73549875 |
| 2 | 1.4709975 |
| 3 | 2.2064963 |
| 4 | 2.941995 |
| 5 | 3.6774937 |
| 6 | 4.4129925 |
| 7 | 5.1484913 |
| 8 | 5.88399 |
| 9 | 6.6194887 |
| 10 | 7.3549875 |
| 15 | 11.032481 |
| 20 | 14.709975 |
| 25 | 18.387469 |
| 30 | 22.064962 |
| 40 | 29.41995 |
| 50 | 36.774938 |
| 75 | 55.162406 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 250 | 183.87469 |
| 500 | 367.74937 |
| 1000 | 735.49875 |
About the units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower (PS) = 0.73549875 kilowatts (kW).
What is the formula to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
kilowatts = metric horsepower × 0.73549875 — multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.735499.
How do I convert PS to kW without a calculator?
Multiply by 0.735 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 PS = 0.73549875 kW.
Is this PS-to-kW 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.