Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower (PS)

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1 kW equals 1.36 PS.

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Result (PS)1.36 PS

kW to PS table

kWPS
1 kW1.36 PS
2 kW2.72 PS
3 kW4.08 PS
5 kW6.8 PS
10 kW13.6 PS
15 kW20.39 PS
20 kW27.19 PS
25 kW33.99 PS
30 kW40.79 PS
40 kW54.38 PS
50 kW67.98 PS
60 kW81.58 PS
75 kW101.97 PS
90 kW122.37 PS
100 kW135.96 PS
120 kW163.15 PS
150 kW203.94 PS
200 kW271.92 PS
250 kW339.91 PS
300 kW407.89 PS
400 kW543.85 PS
500 kW679.81 PS

PS to kW (reverse)

PSkW
1 PS0.735 kW
2 PS1.47 kW
3 PS2.21 kW
5 PS3.68 kW
10 PS7.35 kW
15 PS11.03 kW
20 PS14.71 kW
25 PS18.39 kW
30 PS22.06 kW
40 PS29.42 kW
50 PS36.77 kW
60 PS44.13 kW
75 PS55.16 kW
90 PS66.19 kW
100 PS73.55 kW
120 PS88.26 kW
150 PS110.32 kW
200 PS147.1 kW
250 PS183.87 kW
300 PS220.65 kW
400 PS294.2 kW
500 PS367.75 kW

Common power values

kWPS
5 kW6.8 PS
10 kW13.6 PS
25 kW33.99 PS
50 kW67.98 PS
75 kW101.97 PS
100 kW135.96 PS
120 kW163.15 PS
150 kW203.94 PS
200 kW271.92 PS
300 kW407.89 PS
400 kW543.85 PS
500 kW679.81 PS

How it scales

34681021360255075100kW

100 kW in other units

134hp136PS100000W341214BTU/h

The ratio at a glance

1 kW1.36 PS

Kilowatts, PS, and hp — the key power units

Watts (W), kilowatts (kW), and megawatts (MW) are the SI units of power. There are also two different horsepower units that must not be confused: PS (metric horsepower, German Pferdestärke) equals exactly 735.49875 W, while hp (mechanical / imperial horsepower) equals exactly 745.6998715823 W (about 745.7 W). They differ by about 1.4 % — 1 hp ≈ 1.01387 PS. German and European vehicle specs are quoted in PS, whereas hp is used mainly in the US and UK.

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Frequently asked questions

How many PS are in 1 kW?

1 kW equals 1.36 PS.

How many PS are in 2 kW?

2 kW equal 2.72 PS.

How do I convert kW to PS?

Multiply the power in kW by 1.36 to get PS.

What is metric horsepower (PS)?

PS (metric horsepower, German Pferdestärke) equals exactly 735.49875 W. German and European vehicle specs are quoted in PS. Imperial mechanical horsepower (hp), at 745.7 W, is about 1.4 % larger.

What are these power units used for?

Watts (W), kilowatts (kW), and megawatts (MW) are the SI units of power, used for electricity and engines. PS (metric horsepower) is used for German and European vehicles, mechanical hp in English-speaking countries, and BTU per hour (BTU/h) for heating and air-conditioning.

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