Power converter
Kilowatt to Horsepower (Metric) Converter
Converts kilowatt to horsepower (metric) for power.
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Result
1 kW = 1.359622 PS
Also equals
1,000W
1.341022hp
0.001MW
3,412.141635BTU/h
Need the reverse conversion?Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt Converter
Conversion formula
PS = kW × 1.35962161731 kilowatt equals 1.3596216 horsepower (metric).
Kilowatt to Horsepower (Metric) table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (Metric) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0136 |
| 0.1 | 0.136 |
| 1 | 1.3596 |
| 2 | 2.7192 |
| 3 | 4.0789 |
| 5 | 6.7981 |
| 10 | 13.5962 |
| 20 | 27.1924 |
| 50 | 67.9811 |
| 100 | 135.9622 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.6216 |
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for kilowatt and its recognized relationship to horsepower (metric). Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower (metric)s?+
Enter the kilowatts value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 1.35962161730 and is rounded only for display.
Does the converter keep full precision?+
Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.
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