Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatts (kW)
Result
0.73549875 kW
Kilowatts
1 PS = 0.73549875 kW
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How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
One metric horsepower equals 0.7354987 kilowatts, so multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.7354987.
kW = PS × 0.7354987
1 PS = 0.7354987 kW · 1 kW = 1.359622 PS
Worked example
To convert 5 metric horsepower to kilowatts: 5 PS × 0.7354987 = 3.677494 kW.
About metric horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 W. Car brochures in India and Europe usually quote PS.
About kilowatts (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 W. Motors, solar systems and electric vehicles are rated in kW.
More conversions
Metric Horsepower to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.7354987 kilowatts.
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.359622 metric horsepower.
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
Use the formula kW = PS × 0.7354987. For example, 5 PS × 0.7354987 = 3.677494 kW.