metric horsepower to kilowatt
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatt (kW). Use an editable power converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
Conversion formula
One metric horsepower equals 0.73549875 kilowatt. Multiply your value in metric horsepower by this factor to get kilowatt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 metric horsepower:5 × 0.73549875 = 3.67749375 kW
Conversion table
| metric horsepower (PS) | kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0073549875 |
| 0.1 | 0.073549875 |
| 1 | 0.73549875 |
| 2 | 1.4709975 |
| 5 | 3.67749375 |
| 10 | 7.3549875 |
| 25 | 18.38746875 |
| 50 | 36.7749375 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 1000 | 735.49875 |
About these measurements
Power is the rate of energy transfer.
The base reference used here is the watt. One metric horsepower is 735.49875 base units; one kilowatt is 1,000 base units.
Important distinctions
Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are distinct units.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert PS to kW?
Multiply the quantity in PS by 0.73549875. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilowatt to metric horsepower converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
