Energy & Power

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower instantly. 1 kW = 1.3596216173 PS. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

kW
Metric Horsepower
—
One step, one exact factorKilowattswhat you have× 1.3596216173Metric Horsepowerwhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower

To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply by 1.3596216173. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

PS = kW × 1.3596216173

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

KilowattsMetric Horsepower
1 kW1.359622 PS
2 kW2.719243 PS
3 kW4.078865 PS
5 kW6.798108 PS
10 kW13.596216 PS
20 kW27.192432 PS
25 kW33.99054 PS
50 kW67.981081 PS
100 kW135.962162 PS
500 kW679.810809 PS
1,000 kW1,359.62 PS

What is a kilowatt?

A thousand watts. Vehicle and appliance power is rated in kilowatts.

What is a metric horsepower?

The continental European horsepower, slightly smaller than the mechanical one.

The formula

PS = kW × 1.3596216173

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower

  1. Type the number of kilowatts you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in metric horsepower straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked metric horsepower to kilowatts page.

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower — frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?

One kilowatt equals 1.3596216173 PS. PS = kW × 1.3596216173

What is the formula to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

The formula is PS = kW × 1.3596216173. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert metric horsepower back to kilowatts?

Divide instead of multiplying: one metric horsepower is 0.73549875 kW. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this kilowatts to metric horsepower free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

What people search for

This page answers each of these searches. They are the exact phrases visitors use to find the kilowatts to metric horsepower.

  • kilowatts to metric horsepower
  • 1 kilowatt to metric horsepower
  • how many metric horsepower in a kilowatt
  • kw2ps
  • kilowatts in metric horsepower
  • kilowatts to metric horsepower converter
  • convert kilowatts to metric horsepower

About this calculator

Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.

Last reviewed August 19, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error