Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower Converter (kW to PS)

Convert between Kilowatts (kW) and Metric Horsepower (PS). Free online power converter with formulas and conversion tables.

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About Kilowatts and Metric Horsepower

Kilowatts (kW)

A kilowatt (kW) equals 1000 watts, commonly used for measuring electrical power.

Metric Horsepower (PS)

Metric horsepower (PS) equals 735.49875 watts, commonly used in European vehicle specifications.

How to Convert Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

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Use the conversion calculator above for kW to PS conversion

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Enter your Kilowatts value in the calculator above
The calculator will automatically convert to Metric Horsepower
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Common kW to PS Conversions

1 kW

Convert 1 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

10 kW

Convert 10 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

100 kW

Convert 100 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

1000 kW

Convert 1000 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

5000 kW

Convert 5000 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

10000 kW

Convert 10000 Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

Applications and Uses

Automotive and Engineering

Converting between watts and horsepower is common in automotive engineering for comparing engine power outputs.

Industrial Equipment

Many industrial machines specify power in both electrical (watts) and mechanical (horsepower) units.

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