Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower instantly. Free, bidirectional, and fully in-browser.
About this tool
Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to metric horsepower instantly. Free, bidirectional, and fully in-browser.
1 kilowatt equals 1.359621617 metric horsepower — enter any kilowatt value to convert it to metric horsepower instantly. This Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower converter is a client-side tool: it applies a single multiplication (PS = kW × 1.359621617) in your browser, updates the moment you type, and works in both directions — edit either field, or press swap, to convert metric horsepower back to kilowatts. A reference table lists common kilowatt values already converted, and nothing you enter is sent to a server.
How to use Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter
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Open Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter on AltFTool — it loads instantly in your browser.
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Type the value you want to convert into the Kilowatt field.
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Read the equivalent in metric horsepower in the result field, and copy it if needed.
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Use the decimal-places slider for more or less precision, or press swap to convert metric horsepower to kilowatts.
Why use Kilowatt to Metric Horsepower Converter
Instant, both ways
The result updates as you type, and the swap button flips the conversion to metric horsepower → kilowatt without reloading.
Exact Power math
The conversion uses the precise factor (PS = kW × 1.359621617), so the number matches a manual calculation to the decimal places you choose.
Adjustable precision
A slider sets 0–10 decimal places, and very small or very large results switch to scientific notation instead of rounding to zero.
Private and free
Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, no account, no limit on conversions.
Common use cases
- Converting a kilowatt measurement to metric horsepower for a spec, listing, or report.
- Checking kilowatt↔metric horsepower figures while comparing products, datasets, or documentation.
- Learning the kilowatt-to-metric horsepower relationship from the worked formula and the common-value table.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt is 1.359621617 metric horsepower. Multiply the kilowatt value by 1.359621617 to convert. For example, 10 kW = 13.59621617 PS.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to metric horsepower?
PS = kW × 1.359621617. This tool applies it automatically and shows a worked example: 10 kW = 13.59621617 PS.
Can it convert metric horsepower back to kilowatts?
Yes. Press the swap button, or type into the metric horsepower field, and the tool converts metric horsepower to kilowatts using the inverse of the same relationship.
Is the conversion accurate?
It uses the standard power definition (PS = kW × 1.359621617), not a rounded approximation, so results are exact to the number of decimal places you select.
Does this work offline and stay private?
Yes. The converter is a browser-side script with no network calls: your values are never uploaded, and once the page has loaded it keeps working without a connection.
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