Metric horsepower to Kilowatts Converter (PS to kW)

Metric horsepower

Metric horsepower (PS, from German Pferdestärke; CV in French, Spanish, and Portuguese) is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts — approximately 1.4% less than the US mechanical horsepower (745.7 W). It is the standard for vehicle engine power ratings in continental Europe, and appears in EU type approval certificates. A car rated at 200 PS produces 147.1 kW, while a car rated at 200 US hp produces 149.1 kW — a distinction that matters in precise international performance comparisons.

Kilowatts

The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to exactly 1,000 watts and is the practical unit for household appliances, vehicle engines, and small industrial machinery. Electric kettles typically consume 2–3 kW; domestic air conditioners run at 1–5 kW; EV charging stations provide 7–22 kW for home use. Engine power in electric vehicles is specified in kilowatts globally, replacing the horsepower in official EU vehicle type approval documentation.

Metric horsepower (PS) to Kilowatts (kW) - Conversion Table
Metric horsepower (PS)	Kilowatts (kW)
0.1 PS	0.0735 kW
1 PS	0.7355 kW
2 PS	1.471 kW
3 PS	2.2065 kW
5 PS	3.6775 kW
10 PS	7.355 kW
20 PS	14.71 kW
30 PS	22.065 kW
50 PS	36.7749 kW
100 PS	73.5499 kW
1000 PS	735.4988 kW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many kilowatts are in 1 metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 0.735499 kilowatts (kW).

How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?

Multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.735499 to get the result in kilowatts. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.

Convert Metric horsepower (PS) to other units of Power

Conversions from Metric horsepower
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Watts (W)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Kilowatts (kW)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Megawatts (MW)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Gigawatts (GW)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (hp)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Decibel-milliwatts (dBm)

Conversions to Metric horsepower
‣ Watts (W) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Kilowatts (kW) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Megawatts (MW) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Gigawatts (GW) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Horsepower (hp) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Metric horsepower (PS) to Metric horsepower (PS)
‣ Decibel-milliwatts (dBm) to Metric horsepower (PS)