PS to kW
Translate metric horsepower from specifications. PS is 735.49875 watts and differs from mechanical hp.
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How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
Translate metric horsepower from specifications. PS is 735.49875 watts and differs from mechanical hp.
Formula coefficients shown rounded. Calculations use the stored factors before display rounding.
A worked example
For 10 PS, the result is approximately 7.3549875 kW. To go the other way, edit the result above or swap the units.
Mechanical horsepower (hp), metric horsepower (PS) and electric horsepower are distinct. Power in kW is not energy in kWh.
Where the numbers come from
Factors follow NIST conversion references and documented unit definitions. Read our accuracy and rounding notes.
The table and method describe this page’s original pair. Changing units above does not change this reference section.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.73549875 |
| 2 | 1.4709975 |
| 5 | 3.67749375 |
| 10 | 7.3549875 |
| 20 | 14.709975 |
| 25 | 18.38746875 |
| 50 | 36.7749375 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 500 | 367.749375 |
| 1000 | 735.49875 |