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horsepower to kilowatts

Convert horsepower (metric) to kilowatt — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 PS=0.735499 kW

How to convert horsepower (metric) to kilowatt

To convert horsepower (metric) to kilowatt, multiply by 0.73549875:

kW = PS × 0.73549875

For example, 10 PS × 0.735499 = 7.354988 kW.

PS to kW conversion table

horsepower (PS)kilowatts (kW)
1 PS0.735499 kW
2 PS1.470997 kW
5 PS3.677494 kW
10 PS7.354987 kW
25 PS18.387469 kW
50 PS36.774938 kW
100 PS73.549875 kW
250 PS183.874687 kW
500 PS367.749375 kW
1000 PS735.49875 kW
Reverse: Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)

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PS to kW — frequently asked

How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower (metric)?

1 horsepower (metric) = 0.735499 kilowatts (PS × 0.735499 = kW).

What is the formula to convert horsepower (metric) to kilowatt?

Multiply your horsepower (metric) value by 0.73549875 to get kilowatt.

How do I convert 10 horsepower to kilowatts?

10 PS = 7.354987 kW. For 100 PS the answer is 73.549875 kW. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert horsepower (metric) to kilowatt

1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)

Power conversion — common questions

How many watts in 1 horsepower?

Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.

How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?

Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.

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