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Convert metric horsepower to kW

Metric horsepower to kilowatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to kW chart further down the page.

1 PS = 0.73549875 kW

1 metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower.

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How to convert metric horsepower to kW

To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.73549875. You can also divide by 1.359621617 to get the same answer.

kW = PS × 0.73549875

Worked example

Convert 15 PS to kilowatts:

15 PS = 11.03248125 kW

metric horsepower to kW conversion chart

Use this metric horsepower to kW table for quick reference without typing anything.

metric horsepower to kW conversion table
metric horsepower (PS)kilowatts (kW)
0.01 PS0.0073549875 kW
0.1 PS0.073549875 kW
1 PS0.73549875 kW
2 PS1.4709975 kW
3 PS2.20649625 kW
5 PS3.67749375 kW
10 PS7.3549875 kW
20 PS14.709975 kW
50 PS36.7749375 kW
100 PS73.549875 kW
1,000 PS735.49875 kW

What is a metric horsepower?

Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.

What is a kilowatt?

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.

Frequently asked questions

How many kW are in a metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kW. Going the other way, 1 kW is 1.359621617 metric horsepower.

How do you convert metric horsepower to kW?

To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.73549875. You can also divide by 1.359621617 to get the same answer.

What is 10 metric horsepower in kW?

10 metric horsepower equals 7.3549875 kW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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