Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts
1 metric horsepower = 0.73549875 kilowatts. To convert metric horsepower (PS) to kilowatts (kW), multiply by 0.73549875.
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How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts
kW = PS × 0.73549875 Example: convert 8 metric horsepower to kilowatts.
8 PS × 0.73549875 = 5.88399 kW
The same relationship in reverse: 1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower, so you can also divide by 1.359621617. Need the other direction? Use the kilowatts to metric horsepower converter.
You will typically need this conversion for European and Japanese car specifications.
Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion chart
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.73549875 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.4709975 kW |
| 3 PS | 2.2064963 kW |
| 4 PS | 2.941995 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.6774937 kW |
| 6 PS | 4.4129925 kW |
| 7 PS | 5.1484913 kW |
| 8 PS | 5.88399 kW |
| 9 PS | 6.6194887 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.3549875 kW |
| 15 PS | 11.032481 kW |
| 20 PS | 14.709975 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.387469 kW |
| 30 PS | 22.064962 kW |
| 40 PS | 29.41995 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.774938 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.162406 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.549875 kW |
| 250 PS | 183.87469 kW |
| 500 PS | 367.74937 kW |
| 1,000 PS | 735.49875 kW |
Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.
About the units
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Also PS or CV: 75 kgf·m/s, exactly 735.49875 W — about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. Common in European and Japanese car specs.
Kilowatt (kW)
1,000 W. Used for car engines in Europe, EV chargers and solar systems.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower = 0.73549875 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 1.359621617 metric horsepower.
How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by 0.73549875. The formula is kW = PS × 0.73549875.
What is 8 PS in kW?
8 metric horsepower is 5.88399 kilowatts (8 PS × 0.73549875 = 5.88399 kW).