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. One kilowatts equals 1.359622 metric horsepower (ps); one metric horsepower (ps) equals 0.7354988 kilowatts. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

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