Convert Kilowatts to Metric horsepower (PS)
Kilowatts → Metric horsepower (PS)
kW × 1.359622 = PS
PS × 0.7354988 = kW
To convert kilowatts (kW) to metric horsepower (ps) (PS), multiply the kilowatts value by 1.359622. 1 kW = 1.359622 PS, and 1 PS = 0.7354988 kW. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.
Going the other way? Convert PS to kW.
kW to PS table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Metric horsepower (PS) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.1359622 PS |
| 0.5 kW | 0.6798108 PS |
| 1 kW | 1.359622 PS |
| 2 kW | 2.719243 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.798108 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.59622 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.19243 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.98108 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.9622 PS |
| 500 kW | 679.8108 PS |
| 1000 kW | 1359.622 PS |
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Common power ranges
Typical real-world values (kW)
| Application | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small servo motor | 0.05 – 0.75 kW |
| Mid-range servo motor | 0.75 – 7.5 kW |
| Large industrial motor | 7.5 – 75 kW |
| Heavy industrial drive | 75 – 1,000 kW |
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