How to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.3596 metric horsepower, so multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3596:
PS = kW × 1.3596
kW = PS ÷ 1.3596 (1 PS = 0.735499 kW)
Example: 11 kW → 11 × 1.3596 = 14.9558 PS.
Going the other way, divide by 1.3596, or multiply by 0.735499.
Everyday values
| Kilowatts | Metric horsepower | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 11 kW | 14.9558 PS | a 125 cc motorcycle licence limit in the EU |
| 35 kW | 47.5868 PS | the EU A2 motorcycle licence limit |
| 74 kW | 100.612 PS | about 100 PS |
| 110 kW | 149.558 PS | about 150 PS |
When you need this conversion
Registration documents give power in kW, while car brochures in Europe and Asia often use PS. One kW is 1.36 PS.
Kilowatt to metric horsepower conversion table
| kW | PS | kW | PS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS | 110 kW | 149.558 PS |
| 20 kW | 27.1924 PS | 120 kW | 163.155 PS |
| 30 kW | 40.7886 PS | 130 kW | 176.751 PS |
| 40 kW | 54.3849 PS | 140 kW | 190.347 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS | 150 kW | 203.943 PS |
| 60 kW | 81.5773 PS | 160 kW | 217.539 PS |
| 70 kW | 95.1735 PS | 170 kW | 231.136 PS |
| 80 kW | 108.77 PS | 180 kW | 244.732 PS |
| 90 kW | 122.366 PS | 190 kW | 258.328 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS | 200 kW | 271.924 PS |
About the units
- Kilowatt (kW): 1,000 watts.
- Metric horsepower (PS): 75 kilogram-force metres per second, exactly 735.49875 W (also CV or pk).
Both are units of power. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt is 1.3596 metric horsepower. One metric horsepower is 0.735499 kilowatts.
How do I convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3596. To go back, divide by 1.3596.
What is 11 kW in metric horsepower?
11 kW = 14.9558 PS.
What is 35 kW in metric horsepower?
35 kW = 47.5868 PS.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.