Convert 8 Horsepower (Metric) (PS) to Kilowatt (kW).

8 Horsepower (Metric) equals 5.88399 Kilowatt. Multiply 8 by 0.73549875.

8 Horsepower (Metric) = 5.88399 Kilowatt

Worked example: converting Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt

Step 1 — start with the formula. kW = PS × 0.73549875
Step 2 — substitute your figure. 8 PS × 0.73549875
Step 3 — read the result. 8 PS = 5.88399 kW
Step 4 — check it in reverse. PS = kW × 1.3596216173 returns 8 PS, which matches the figure you started with.

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8 PS = 5.88399 kW

Formula:

kW = PS × 0.73549875

With your value: 8 PS = 5.88399 kW

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in horsepower (metric) so you can sanity-check the result.

LED bulb (1/6.5e+2 your value)0.0122 PS

Laptop (1/91 your value)0.0884 PS

Microwave oven (1/5.9 your value)1.36 PS

Electric kettle (1/2.0 your value)4.08 PS

Your value8.00 PS

Family car engine (15× your value)122 PS

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Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt Conversion Table

Horsepower (Metric) (PS)	Kilowatt (kW)
0.5	0.367749
1	0.735499
2	1.470998
5	3.677494
10	7.354987
15	11.032481
20	14.709975
25	18.387469
50	36.774938
100	73.549875
250	183.874688
500	367.749375
1000	735.49875

Kilowatt to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table

Kilowatt (kW)	Horsepower (Metric) (PS)
0.5	0.679811
1	1.359622
2	2.719243
5	6.798108
10	13.596216
15	20.394324
20	27.192432
25	33.99054
50	67.981081
100	135.962162
250	339.905404
500	679.810809
1000	1,359.621617

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Horsepower (Metric) (PS)

Power

Exact conversion

Metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 75 kgf·m/s = 735.498 75 W.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Kilowatt (kW)

Power

Exact conversion

Derived from the watt (1 W = 1 J/s).

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt

To convert from Horsepower (Metric) (PS) to Kilowatt (kW), multiply the value by 0.73549875.

Formula: kW = PS × 0.73549875

Reverse: PS = kW × 1.3596216173

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Horsepower (Metric). For example: 5 PS
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.73549875
The result is: 3.677494 kW

About Horsepower (Metric)

The horsepower (metric) (PS) is a unit of power. One horsepower (metric) equals 735.49875 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Kilowatt

The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power. One kilowatt equals 1000 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 8 Horsepower (Metric) in Kilowatt?

8 Horsepower (Metric) equals 5.88399 Kilowatt.

How many Kilowatt are in 1 Horsepower (Metric)?

There are exactly 0.73549875 Kilowatt in 1 Horsepower (Metric). This means the conversion factor from Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt is 0.73549875.

What is the formula to convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt?

The formula to convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt is: kW = PS × 0.73549875. For example, to convert 10 Horsepower (Metric) to Kilowatt, you would multiply 10 by 0.73549875.

What is a Horsepower (Metric)?