Convert Metric Horsepower to Kilowatts
Convert Metric Horsepower (PS) to Kilowatts (kW) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW = PS × 0.73549875
About Metric Horsepower
The metric horsepower (PS/CV/pk) equals exactly 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W - the European equivalent of mechanical horsepower, defined as lifting 75 kg by 1 m/s. It was the DIN 66036 standard for European automotive ratings until the EU mandated kW. A 100 PS car produces 73.55 kW; 200 PS = 147.1 kW. The ~1.4% difference from mechanical hp (745.7 W) means a 100 PS car rates as 98.6 mechanical hp. German car advertising still shows PS parenthetically alongside kW. 1 PS = 735.49875 W.
About Kilowatts
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 W - the everyday unit for home, vehicle, and industrial power. Average US home consumption is ~1.2 kW continuous (~10,500 kWh/year). EV motors range from 30 kW (city cars) to 600+ kW (performance models); a Tesla Model S Performance produces 560 kW (751 hp). Industrial gas turbines on commercial aircraft generate 20,000-100,000 kW. Solar installations are sized in kW-peak. Industrial electric motors span from fractional kW to thousands of kW. 1 kW = 1,000 W = 1.341 hp = 3,412.1 BTU/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 2 PS | 1.471 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 25 PS | 18.3875 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.7749 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |