Pferdestärke to Kilowatt Formula
kW = PS x 0.735499
Conversion factors follow SI relationships published by BIPM and IEC, where those standards apply.
Pferdestärke to Kilowatt Converter
Quick Answer
1 PS = 0.735499 kW
Formula: Kilowatt = Pferdestärke x 0.735499
Quick values
Worked examples
Convert 1 PS to kW
kW = 1 x 0.735499
Result: 1 PS = 0.735499 kW
Convert 10 PS to kW
kW = 10 x 0.735499
Result: 10 PS = 7.35499 kW
Convert 100 PS to kW
kW = 100 x 0.735499
Result: 100 PS = 73.5499 kW
About Pferdestärke and Kilowatt
Divide PS by 1.35962, or multiply by 0.735499, to get kilowatts. Older DIN horsepower figures in PS convert directly this way. Do not use the 0.746 kW/hp electrical-horsepower shortcut.
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Pferdestärke to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| Pferdestärke (PS) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.735499 kW |
| 5 PS | 3.67749 kW |
| 10 PS | 7.35499 kW |
| 50 PS | 36.775 kW |
| 75 PS | 55.1624 kW |
| 100 PS | 73.5499 kW |
| 136 PS | 100.028 kW |
| 150 PS | 110.325 kW |
| 200 PS | 147.1 kW |
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Practical use cases for Pferdestärke to Kilowatt
DIN horsepower to SI
A 150 PS workshop manual is 110.3 kW. Electrical and cooling calculations need the kilowatt figure.
Import compliance
Markets that require kW on the VIN plate convert historic PS ratings with 0.735499 kW per PS.
Dyno and ECU flashes
Aftermarket maps advertised in PS are compared to OEM kW curves. Using mechanical hp here would be about 1.4% high.
Generator prime movers
Legacy diesel tags in PS must become kW before an electrician sizes the alternator and breaker.
Pferdestärke to Kilowatt FAQs
Common questions about converting pferdestärke to kilowatt.
How do you convert PS to kilowatts?
Multiply PS by 0.735499. Example: 1 PS = 0.7355 kW, 100 PS = 73.550 kW, 150 PS = 110.325 kW.
What is 90 PS in kW?
90 × 0.735499 ≈ 66.195 kW. That matches many older Golf/Civic-class DIN ratings.
Why is my owner’s manual showing both PS and kW?
EU regulations moved official ratings to kW, but marketing and registration documents in German-speaking markets still quote PS. The two columns should match this factor.
Is cheval vapeur (CV) the same as PS?
CV and PS are the same 735.499 W metric horsepower. This page uses the Pferdestärke unit in the database. French CV listings convert with the same factor.
Charts and printable PDF
Use the matching pferdestärke / kilowatt chart when you need a printable table or offline reference.
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