How many Metric horsepower are in one Kilowatt?

One Kilowatt equals 1.359621617 PS. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.

Do you upload the numbers I enter?

No. The Kilowatt to Metric horsepower conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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Kilowatt to Metric horsepower

Convert Kilowatt to Metric horsepower and get the exact value instantly.

Kilowatt (kW)Metric horsepower (PS)1.359621617

1 kW = 1.359621617 PS

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About this conversion

To convert Kilowatt to Metric horsepower, multiply the number of Kilowatt by 1.359621617.

Power is measured in watts, kilowatts or horsepower, so comparing an engine, a motor and an appliance usually means converting to one shared unit first.

Conversion table

Kilowatt (kW)	Metric horsepower (PS)
1 kW	1.359621617 PS
2 kW	2.719243235 PS
5 kW	6.798108087 PS
10 kW	13.59621617 PS
100 kW	135.9621617 PS

How to use this converter

Enter your Kilowatt value
Type any number into the Kilowatt field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
Read the Metric horsepower result
The amount in Metric horsepower updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
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Frequently asked

How many Metric horsepower are in one Kilowatt?: One Kilowatt equals 1.359621617 PS. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?: No. The Kilowatt to Metric horsepower conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?: Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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