PS to kW Converter — 100, 150, 204 HP to kW
Convert kW to PS (metric horsepower) or PS to kW, with 1 kW = 1.35962 PS. Examples: 100 PS = 73.55 kW, 150 PS = 110.3 kW, 204 PS = 150 kW.
Formula — kW → PS
Formula — PS → kW
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert between kW and PS (horsepower)?
Multiply kW by 1.3596 to get PS. Divide PS by 1.3596 to get kW. For example, 100 kW equals approximately 136 PS. Since 2010, kW is the official unit in EU vehicle documents.
Why are there different horsepower units?
German PS (Pferdestaerke) and metric horsepower are identical (735.5 watts). British/American HP (horsepower) is slightly different (745.7 watts). The difference is small but exists.
Why don't 150 PS equal exactly 110 kW?
Because 1 PS is defined as 735.49875 watts, so 1 kW equals 1.35962 PS, the factor the converter uses. Official documents such as the German vehicle registration certificate state engine power in kW; the PS figure in brochures and ads is usually rounded from it. An engine with 110 kW has 149.56 PS and is advertised as "150 PS"; converting 150 PS back gives 110.32 kW. The converter shows two decimal places, while the tables below it round to whole PS and to one decimal place for kW.
Guide
What is the PS to kW Converter — 100, 150, 204 HP to kW?
The PS-kW converter switches between metric horsepower (PS) and kilowatts (kW) — the units used on German vehicle registration papers. Popular conversions: 100 PS to kW = 73.55 kW; 150 PS to kW = 110 kW; 204 PS to kW = 150 kW; 245 PS to kW = 180 kW.
How does the PS to kW Converter — 100, 150, 204 HP to kW work?
Enter a value in kW or PS — the calculator converts instantly. Formulas: PS = kW × 1.35962. kW = PS × 0.7355. German Fahrzeugschein (vehicle registration) lists kW; advertising uses PS.
Key Data and Facts
1 kW = 1.35962 PS. 1 PS = 0.7355 kW. Common conversions: 75 PS = 55.2 kW. 100 PS = 73.55 kW. 136 PS = 100 kW. 150 PS = 110 kW. 163 PS = 120 kW. 204 PS = 150 kW. 245 PS = 180 kW. 272 PS = 200 kW.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step: 1. Choose direction — kW to PS or PS to kW. 2. Enter value — instant conversion. 3. Formulas: PS = kW × 1.35962; kW = PS × 0.7355. 4. Context: kW is the SI unit on official German vehicle papers (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I). PS remains common in everyday speech and adverts. 5. Typical vehicle power: city cars 55-75 kW (75-102 PS), mid-size 100-150 kW (136-204 PS), sports cars from 200 kW (272 PS). VW Golf GTI 180 kW = 245 PS; BMW M340i 285 kW = 387 PS. 6. German Kfz-Steuer is based on displacement + CO2, NOT on kW/PS. But insurance premiums scale with engine power.
Calculation Example
Common conversions from vehicle registration documents: 110 kW = 149.6 PS (~150 PS). 150 kW = 204 PS. 180 kW = 244.7 PS (~245 PS). 200 PS = 147.1 kW. 204 PS = 150.0 kW. 245 PS = 180.2 kW.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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