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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 Calculator
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) |
| 1.0 | 1.35962 |
| 5.0 | 6.7981 |
| 10.0 | 13.5962 |
| 15.0 | 20.3943 |
| 20.0 | 27.1924 |
| 25.0 | 33.9905 |
| 30.0 | 40.7886 |
| 35.0 | 47.5867 |
| 40.0 | 54.3848 |
| 45.0 | 61.1829 |
| 50.0 | 67.981 |
| 55.0 | 74.7791 |
| 60.0 | 81.5772 |
| 65.0 | 88.3753 |
| 70.0 | 95.1734 |
| 75.0 | 101.9715 |
| 80.0 | 108.7696 |
| 85.0 | 115.5677 |
| 90.0 | 122.3658 |
| 95.0 | 129.1639 |
| 100.0 | 135.962 |