Kilowatts to Horsepower (Metric) converter

To convert kilowatts to horsepower (Metric), enter the value in the first field. The result in horsepower (Metric) is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 kW ≈ 1.3596216173 metric hp
1 metric hp = 0.73549875 kW

Formula: metric hp ≈ kW × 1.3596216173
kW = metric hp × 0.73549875

Definitions: 1 kW = 1000 W; 1 metric hp = 735.49875 W

The kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. It is used for the power of electric motors, heaters, solar systems, electric-vehicle chargers and, in many countries, car engines.

The metric horsepower (PS in German, CV in Spanish, ch in French) is 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% smaller than the mechanical horsepower. It is used for engine power in Europe and much of Asia.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.