PowerKilowatts to Metric Horsepower

Kilowatts to Metric horsepower

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 Kilowatt equals 1.359622 Metric horsepower.

Reference basis: This conversion uses exact watt-based power definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Kilowatts, the result equals 0.135962 Metric horsepower.

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

1.359622 Metric horsepower (PS)

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Kilowatts to Metric horsepower.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: power
Source unit: kilowatts
Target unit: metric_horsepower

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "power",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "kilowatts",
  "to": "metric_horsepower"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "power",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "kilowatts",
    "to": "metric_horsepower",
    "result": {
      "raw": 1.3596216173039044,
      "display": "1.359622"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/power/kilowatts-to-metric-horsepower/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 1.3596216173039044 because 1 kW = 1000 W and 1 PS = 735.49875 W.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Kilowatt = 1.359622 Metric horsepower.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Kilowatts (kW)	Metric horsepower (PS)
0.1	0.135962
1	1.359622
10	13.596216
100	135.962162
1000	1,359.621617
10000	13,596.216173

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 kilowatt in metric horsepower?

1 Kilowatt equals 1.359622 Metric horsepower on this page.

When would I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?

This route is useful when comparing motor and engine ratings across watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and metric horsepower without mixing the underlying definitions.

How do I reverse Kilowatts to Metric horsepower?

Use the mirror Metric horsepower to Kilowatts route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same power assumptions.