Convert Power
Convert power, for example the kilowatts in your vehicle registration to PS or American horsepower.
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1 kW = 1.35962 PS
Metric horsepower, as in the Swiss vehicle registration document.
In all units
- watts
- 1’000 W
- kilowatts
- 1 kW
- metric horsepower (PS)
- 1.35962 PS
- horsepower (hp)
- 1.34102 hp
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the results?
Calculations use the defined conversion factors, e.g. 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kg. Six significant digits are shown.
How much is a pound?
The English pound (lb) weighs 453.59 grams. In everyday use in Switzerland and Germany, “ein Pfund” (a pound) often means 500 grams; both are available.
Why does my computer show fewer GB than on the box?
Manufacturers calculate 1 GB = 1000 MB, Windows uses 1024 (actually GiB). Windows therefore shows a 1 TB hard drive as about 931 “GB”.