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Convert kW to PS


What does kW mean?

kW, or kilowatt, is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the rate of energy conversion or transfer with respect to time, equivalent to one thousand watts (W). Power, in a physical sense, is the rate at which energy is generated or consumed.

kW to PS Conversion Calculator

Result in Pferdestärke (PS) will be shown here.

How to convert kW to PS?

To convert power from kilowatts (kW) to PS, multiply the power value in kW by 1.35962. For example, if an engine has a power output of 80 kW, the equivalent in PS would be approximately 108.7696 PS.

How many kW in 1 PS?

There are approximately 0.73549875 kW in 1 PS. This means that 1 PS is equivalent to 0.73549875 kilowatts.

kW to PS Formula

The formula to convert kW to PS is:

PS = kW x 1.35962

For example, if an electric motor has a power output of 50 kW, the equivalent power in PS would be:

PS = 50 x 1.35962 = 67.981

kW to PS Conversion Table

Here is a full table of kW to PS conversions:

Kilowatts (kW)Metric Horsepower (PS)
11.360
56.798
1013.596
1520.394
2027.192
2533.991
3040.789
3547.587
4054.385
4561.183
5067.981
5574.779
6081.577
6588.375
7095.173
75101.972
80108.770
85115.568
90122.366
95129.164
100135.962
110149.558
120163.154
130176.751
140190.347
150203.943
200271.924
250339.905
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