Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
kilowatts = metric horsepower ÷ 1.35962162
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, divide the number of metric horsepower by 1.35962162.
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
Examples
- 150 PS ÷ 1.35962162 = 110.324812 kW
- 100 PS ÷ 1.35962162 = 73.549875 kW
Good to know
One kilowatt is about 1.36 metric horsepower (PS), and one PS is about 0.7355 kW. European car documents list kW as the official figure.
This is metric horsepower (PS, CV), 735.49875 W. It is about 1.4% smaller than mechanical horsepower (hp, about 745.7 W), so a car rated at 150 PS has about 148 hp.
Metric horsepower to kilowatts conversion table
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.4709975 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749375 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.3549875 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.709975 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749375 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.1624062 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
| 150 PS | 110.324812 kW |
| 200 PS | 147.09975 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.874687 kW |
| 300 PS | 220.649625 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.749375 kW |
| 750 PS | 551.624063 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.49875 kW |
| 2,000 PS | 1,470.9975 kW |
| 5,000 PS | 3,677.49375 kW |
Unit definitions
- Metric horsepower (PS)
- Metric horsepower is defined as 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts. It is used for car engine ratings in continental Europe and Asia under names such as PS, CV and ch.
- Kilowatt (kW)
- A kilowatt is 1000 watts. It is used for the output of engines, electric motors, heaters and home solar systems.