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Kw to metric horsepower Converter

Convert kilowatt to metric horsepower instantly.

FormulaPS = kW × 1.3596216173
Sources and methodology1 kW = 1.3596216173 PS — exactly. exactly

Quick conversion table

kilowattmetric horsepower
1 kW1.3596216173 PS
10 kW13.596216173 PS
100 kW135.96216173 PS
500 kW679.810808652 PS
1000 kW1359.6216173 PS
5000 kW6798.10808652 PS
10000 kW13596.216173 PS
100000 kW135962.16173 PS

Unit definitions

kilowatt (kW)

kilowatt is a unit of Power. In this converter it is defined against the category base unit as 1 kW = 1000 W.

metric horsepower (PS)

metric horsepower is a unit of Power. In this converter it is defined against the category base unit as 1 PS = 735.49875 W.

Example

10 kW = 13.596216173 PS

Sources and methodology

Definitions: BIPM SI Brochure and NIST conversion guidance. Methodology.