How Many Metric Horsepower in a Kilovolt-Ampere?

Quick Answer
1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 1.36 Metric Horsepower

1 kVA = 1.36 PS

Formula

PS = kVA × 1.36

Conversion Table

Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA)Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 kVA1.36 PS
2 kVA2.719 PS
5 kVA6.798 PS
10 kVA13.596 PS
20 kVA27.192 PS
50 kVA67.981 PS
100 kVA135.962 PS
500 kVA679.811 PS
1,000 kVA1,359.62 PS

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kVA to PS:
5 kVA × 1.36 = 6.798 PS
Convert 10 kVA to PS:
10 kVA × 1.36 = 13.596 PS
Convert 50 kVA to PS:
50 kVA × 1.36 = 67.981 PS

FAQ

How many Metric Horsepower are in 1 Kilovolt-Ampere?
There are 1.36 Metric Horsepower in 1 Kilovolt-Ampere. Formula: PS = kVA × 1.36.
How to convert Kilovolt-Amperes to Metric Horsepower?
To convert Kilovolt-Amperes to Metric Horsepower, multiply the number of Kilovolt-Amperes by 1.36. For example, 10 kVA = 13.596 PS.
How many Metric Horsepower are in 100 Kilovolt-Amperes?
There are 135.962 Metric Horsepower in 100 Kilovolt-Amperes. Calculation: 100 × 1.36 = 135.962.