Conversion guide

How to Convert kilowatt to horsepower metric

A complete guide with formula, examples, chart, and instant calculator link.

1. Formula

1 kilowatt [kW] = 1.359622 horsepower (metric) [PS]

2. How it works

Enter your value in kilowatt [kW], apply the formula, and read the result in horsepower (metric) [PS]. The calculator handles the arithmetic instantly.

3. Examples

1 kilowatt [kW] = 1.359622 horsepower (metric) [PS]

2 kilowatt [kW] = 2.719243 horsepower (metric) [PS]

5 kilowatt [kW] = 6.798108 horsepower (metric) [PS]

10 kilowatt [kW] = 13.596216 horsepower (metric) [PS]

20 kilowatt [kW] = 27.192432 horsepower (metric) [PS]

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