Convert metric horsepower to kilowatts

1 PS=0.7355kW

Use the converter below to change any metric horsepower value into kilowatts instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

kilowatts = metric horsepower × 0.7355

Reverse

metric horsepower = kilowatts × 1.35962

Example: 10 PS × 0.7355 = 7.35499 kW.

About both units

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Metric Horsepower

Metric horsepower (PS in German, ch in French) equals 735.5 watts. It is the standard power unit in European car marketing — a "200 PS" car has 147 kW. Slightly smaller than mechanical horsepower (1.4%).

Real-world: VW Golf GTI: ~245 PS = 180 kW. BMW M3: ~480 PS = 353 kW.

Read full metric horsepower reference →

Kilowatt

The kilowatt equals 1000 watts. Car engine outputs in metric countries are usually given in kW; 100 kW ≈ 136 PS. Home electric panels are sized in kW (typical European home: 15–25 kW peak).

Real-world: Small car: 80 kW. Performance car: 200+ kW. Home peak load: 3–10 kW. Heat pump: 5–15 kW.

Read full kilowatt reference →

Metric Horsepower to Kilowatt conversion table

Common metric horsepower to kilowatts values for quick reference.

Metric Horsepower (PS)	Kilowatt (kW)
1 PS	0.7355 kW
5 PS	3.67749 kW
10 PS	7.35499 kW
50 PS	36.7749 kW
100 PS	73.5499 kW
500 PS	367.749 kW
1,000 PS	735.499 kW
5,000 PS	3,677.49 kW
10,000 PS	7,354.99 kW
50,000 PS	36,774.94 kW

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 PS = 735.5 W = 0.9863 hp.
PS is ~1.4% smaller than mechanical hp.
Look for "PS" in German car brochures; "ch" in French.

Avoid these

Treating PS and hp as equal — 1.4% off.
Using PS in US markets — unfamiliar to consumers.
Mixing PS and kW without conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilowatts in a metric horsepower?

One metric horsepower equals 0.7355 kilowatts.

How do I convert metric horsepower to kilowatts?

Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.7355 to get the equivalent in kilowatts.

What is 100 metric horsepower in kilowatts?

100 metric horsepower equals 73.5499 kilowatts.

Is a metric horsepower bigger than a kilowatt?

No. 1 metric horsepower equals 0.7355 kilowatts, so one metric horsepower is smaller.

How to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.74 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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