Metric horsepower to Kilowatts
Snapshot
1 Metric horsepower equals 0.735499 Kilowatts. 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 Metric horsepower, the result equals 0.07355 Kilowatts.
- 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.
Interactive conversion
Converter Calculator
0.735499 Kilowatts (kW)
SwitchMachine access
Available to apps and AI agents
Metric horsepower to Kilowatts can be requested through Conversion Encyclopedia's structured interfaces by software and compatible AI agents. The identifiers below select the same calculation as the calculator.
Machine-readable identifiers
- Conversion family
power- Source unit
metric_horsepower- Target unit
kilowatts
The JSON API and OpenAPI specification use the identifiers to reach the conversion engine. WebMCP lets compatible AI agents request the same calculation.
Example API request and response
POST /api/v1/convertRequest
{
"family": "power",
"value": 1,
"from": "metric_horsepower",
"to": "kilowatts"
}Essential response
{
"ok": true,
"conversion": {
"family": "power",
"value": 1,
"from": "metric_horsepower",
"to": "kilowatts",
"result": {
"raw": 0.73549875,
"display": "0.735499"
},
"canonicalPath": "/power/metric-horsepower-to-kilowatts/"
}
}Explanation
Formula: Kilowatts = Metric horsepower × 0.735499. Why: horsepower and metric horsepower each have their own fixed watt equivalence, so the calculator normalizes through watts before applying the exact target definition.
Metric horsepower (PS): a horsepower variant with its own fixed watt definition, often used in automotive and European technical specifications.
Kilowatts (kW): a power unit equal to 1,000 watts, common for appliances, EV chargers, motors, and electrical system ratings.
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.
Common Conversion Values
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.07355 |
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 10 | 7.354988 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
| 1,000 | 735.49875 |
| 10,000 | 7,354.9875 |
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 metric horsepower in kilowatts?
1 Metric horsepower equals 0.735499 Kilowatts on this page.
Does this Metric horsepower to Kilowatts 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 metric horsepower to kilowatts?
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 Metric horsepower to Kilowatts?
Use the mirror Kilowatts to Metric horsepower route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same power assumptions.