The metric horsepower
Metric horsepower (PS in German, CV in French and Italian) is defined as exactly 75 kgf·m/s, or 735.49875 W. It is about 1.4% smaller than mechanical (imperial) horsepower, which matters for spec comparisons across markets.
Metric horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
1 PS = 0.735499 kW
1 metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts. To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.735499. For quick reference: 1 PS = 0.735499 kW, 5 PS = 3.67749 kW, 10 PS = 7.35499 kW, 100 PS = 73.5499 kW.
Formula
Kilowatts = Metric horsepower × 0.735499Quick
How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
Take your value
Start with your value in metric horsepower.
Multiply by 0.735499
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.735499. This is the exact conversion factor from metric horsepower to kilowatts.
Read the result
The product is your value in kilowatts. For example, 5 PS × 0.735499 = 3.67749 kW.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from metric horsepower to kilowatts is 0.735499.
Kilowatts = Metric horsepower × 0.735499
Metric horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 PS | 0.07355 kW |
| 0.5 PS | 0.36775 kW |
| 1 PS | 0.7355 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.6775 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.884 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.355 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.032 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.71 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.065 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.42 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.775 kW |
| 60 PS | 44.13 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.162 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.55 kW |
| 125 PS | 91.937 kW |
| 150 PS | 110.32 kW |
| 200 PS | 147.1 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.87 kW |
| 300 PS | 220.65 kW |
| 400 PS | 294.2 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.75 kW |
| 600 PS | 441.3 kW |
| 750 PS | 551.62 kW |
| 800 PS | 588.4 kW |
| 1000 PS | 735.5 kW |
| 1200 PS | 882.6 kW |
| 1500 PS | 1103.2 kW |
| 1800 PS | 1323.9 kW |
| 2000 PS | 1471 kW |
| 2500 PS | 1838.7 kW |
| 3000 PS | 2206.5 kW |
| 5000 PS | 3677.5 kW |
| 7500 PS | 5516.2 kW |
| 10000 PS | 7355 kW |
| 15000 PS | 11032 kW |
| 20000 PS | 14710 kW |
| 25000 PS | 18387 kW |
| 50000 PS | 36775 kW |
| 75000 PS | 55162 kW |
| 100000 PS | 73550 kW |
| 200000 PS | 147100 kW |
| 500000 PS | 367749 kW |
| 1000000 PS | 735499 kW |
| 2000000 PS | 1470998 kW |
| 5000000 PS | 3677494 kW |
| 10000000 PS | 7354988 kW |
| 100000000 PS | 73549875 kW |
| 1000000000 PS | 735498750 kW |
Real-world reference
A car listed as 'PS' is using metric horsepower (typical in Europe and Japan). In kilowatts, that gives you: 1 PS = 0.735499 kW, 10 PS = 7.35499 kW, 100 PS = 73.5499 kW.
Frequently asked questions
- How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?
- 1 metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts.
- How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
- Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.735499. So x PS × 0.735499 = the equivalent in kW.
- What is 5 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
- 5 metric horsepower equals 3.67749 kilowatts.
- What is 10 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
- 10 metric horsepower equals 7.35499 kilowatts.
- What is 100 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
- 100 metric horsepower equals 73.5499 kilowatts.
- How do I convert back from kilowatts to metric horsepower?
- Multiply the kilowatt value by 1.35962. For example, 1 kW = 1.35962 PS.
- Is the metric horsepower bigger than the kilowatt?
- No. 1 metric horsepower is smaller than 1 kilowatt. It takes 1.35962 metric horsepower to equal 1 kilowatt.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The factor of 0.735499 is derived directly from the SI definitions of metric horsepower and kilowatt.
About the metric horsepower and the kilowatt
The kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) equals exactly 1,000 watts. It is the unit on EV motor ratings, household solar arrays, and most modern automotive horsepower equivalents outside the US.