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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 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)
1.01.35962
5.06.7981
10.013.5962
15.020.3943
20.027.1924
25.033.9905
30.040.7886
35.047.5867
40.054.3848
45.061.1829
50.067.981
55.074.7791
60.081.5772
65.088.3753
70.095.1734
75.0101.9715
80.0108.7696
85.0115.5677
90.0122.3658
95.0129.1639
100.0135.962
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