Kilowatts to Metric horsepower

Snapshot

1 Kilowatt equals 1.359622 Metric horsepower. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.

Reference basis: This conversion uses exact watt-based power definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Kilowatts, the result equals 0.135962 Metric horsepower.
Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.

Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.

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1.359622 Metric horsepower (PS)

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Explanation

Formula: Metric horsepower = Kilowatts × 1.359622. Why: horsepower and metric horsepower each have their own fixed watt equivalence, so the calculator normalizes through watts before applying the exact target definition.

Kilowatts (kW): a power unit equal to 1,000 watts, common for appliances, EV chargers, motors, and electrical system ratings.

Metric horsepower (PS): a horsepower variant with its own fixed watt definition, often used in automotive and European technical specifications.

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

This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through watts using fixed power definitions with no offset.

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
1,000	1,359.621617
10,000	13,596.216173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 kilowatt in metric horsepower?

1 Kilowatt equals 1.359622 Metric horsepower on this page.

Does this Kilowatts to Metric horsepower page use the fixed watt equivalent for horsepower?

Yes. Horsepower and metric horsepower each use fixed watt equivalents on this page, so engine, motor, and machinery ratings stay aligned across the direct answer, calculator, and table.

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.