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Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower

kW
Metric Horsepower (PS)
PS

PS = kW × 1.35962

Quick Reference: Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower

kWPS
5067.9811
73.599.9322
100135.9622
110149.5584
120163.1546
132179.4701
147199.8644
150203.9432
176239.2934
200271.9243
220299.1168
250339.9054
300407.8865
400543.8486
500679.8108

How to Convert Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower

Formula:

PS = kW × 1.35962

Example:

100 kW = 135.9622 PS

  1. Enter the value in Kilowatt you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
  3. Copy your result in Metric Horsepower or continue converting

About Kilowatt and Metric Horsepower

Kilowatts (kW) and metric horsepower (PS, from German Pferdestärke) both measure engine power. One kilowatt equals 1.36 PS; one PS equals 0.7355 kW. The EU officially uses kW, but PS — also called CV in French and Spanish — is still widely shown on European window stickers and in used-car listings.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Comparing European car specifications, understanding vehicle registration documents (which list kW), converting used-car listings between PS and kW, and reading German or French automotive reviews.

💡Did You Know?

PS stands for Pferdestärke — 'horse strength' in German. It equals 735.5 watts, slightly less than the US mechanical horsepower (745.7 W). A Volkswagen Golf with 150 PS produces exactly 110.3 kW; the window sticker shows both figures in Germany, France, and Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions

100 kW = 135.96 PS — typically shown as 136 PS. This is the power range of a mid-size family car: the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI produces 130 PS (96 kW) and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid produces 140 PS (103 kW). Multiply any kW value by 1.3596 to convert to PS.
200 PS = 147.1 kW. This is the output of a hot hatch or sports saloon: the BMW 320i delivers 184 PS (135 kW) and the Audi A3 40 TFSI produces 204 PS (150 kW). Multiply any PS value by 0.7355 to get kilowatts.
150 PS = 110.3 kW. This is one of the most common engine outputs in Europe: the VW Golf 2.0 TDI 150 PS produces 110 kW, and the Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi delivers the same. Used-car listings across Germany, France, and Spain frequently show this combination.
1 PS = 0.9863 US hp — about 1.4% less. A German car rated 150 PS delivers 147.9 US hp. The difference is small but matters in engineering documents and import regulations. Metric PS is defined as 75 kgf·m/s (735.5 W); US mechanical hp as 550 ft·lbf/s (745.7 W).

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