Kilowatt to Pferdestärke Formula
PS = kW x 1.35962
Conversion factors follow SI relationships published by BIPM and IEC, where those standards apply.
Kilowatt to Pferdestärke Converter
Quick Answer
1 kW = 1.35962 PS
Formula: Pferdestärke = Kilowatt x 1.35962
Quick values
Worked examples
Convert 1 kW to PS
PS = 1 x 1.35962
Result: 1 kW = 1.35962 PS
Convert 10 kW to PS
PS = 10 x 1.35962
Result: 10 kW = 13.5962 PS
Convert 100 kW to PS
PS = 100 x 1.35962
Result: 100 kW = 135.962 PS
About Kilowatt and Pferdestärke
Pferdestärke (PS) is metric horsepower, defined as 735.499 W (75 kgf·m/s). 1 kW = 1.35962 PS. German, Austrian, and older EU vehicle papers still list PS next to kW. This is not US mechanical horsepower (≈745.7 W).
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Kilowatt to Pferdestärke Conversion Table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Pferdestärke (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.35962 PS |
| 5 kW | 6.79811 PS |
| 10 kW | 13.5962 PS |
| 25 kW | 33.9905 PS |
| 50 kW | 67.9811 PS |
| 75 kW | 101.972 PS |
| 100 kW | 135.962 PS |
| 150 kW | 203.943 PS |
| 200 kW | 271.924 PS |
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Practical use cases for Kilowatt to Pferdestärke
EU vehicle registration
Type-approval is in kW; German Zulassung and ads still quote PS. 75 kW is about 102 PS.
Used-car listings
Comparing a kW brochure to a PS classified ad uses 1.35962 PS per kilowatt, not US mechanical hp.
Engine swap paperwork
Insurance and TÜV forms may ask for PS while the crate engine is labeled in kW. Convert before the filing.
Agricultural and marine diesels
Older DIN ratings in PS sit next to modern kW nameplates. Fleet specs convert so PTO and propeller loads match.
Kilowatt to Pferdestärke FAQs
Common questions about converting kilowatt to pferdestärke.
How do you convert kilowatts to PS?
Multiply kilowatts by 1.35962 (1000 ÷ 735.499). Example: 1 kW = 1.35962 PS, 75 kW = 101.972 PS, 110 kW = 149.558 PS.
Is PS the same as horsepower?
PS is metric horsepower. Mechanical hp on this site is 745.700 W, so 1 hp ≈ 1.0139 PS. EU type-approval historically used PS; US window stickers use mechanical hp.
What is 100 kW in PS?
100 × 1.35962 = 135.962 PS. That is a common compact-SUV rating on a German spec sheet.
Where does the kW to PS factor come from?
The watt is SI. PS is the conventional metric horsepower of 735.499 W listed in engineering unit tables. IEC electrical vocabulary still treats the watt as the coherent power unit.
Charts and printable PDF
Use the matching kilowatt / pferdestärke chart when you need a printable table or offline reference.
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