Power Converter
Convert between different power units instantly. Accurate conversions for watts, horsepower, kilowatts, megawatts, BTU/hour, foot-pounds/second, joules/second, and more.
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Horsepower (hp)
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Common Conversions
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Kilowatt
(kW)
1.34102
Horsepower
(hp)
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
Conversion Rate
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
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Real World Power Examples
1 horsepower is approximately the power output of a healthy human working continuously
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Power Units Explained
SI Units
- Watt (W): SI unit of power
- Kilowatt (kW): 1000 watts
- Megawatt (MW): 1,000,000 watts
- Gigawatt (GW): 1,000,000,000 watts
Used worldwide in science and engineering
Mechanical Units
- Horsepower (hp): Mechanical power unit
- Metric Horsepower (PS): 735.5 watts
- Foot-pound per second: Imperial power unit
- Poncelet: Historical French unit
Used for engines and machinery
Thermal Units
- BTU per hour: Heating and cooling
- Ton of Refrigeration: 12,000 BTU/h
- Calorie per second: Metabolic rate
- Kilocalorie per hour: Human power output
Used for heating and cooling systems
Electrical Units
- Volt-ampere (VA): Apparent power
- Volt-ampere reactive: Reactive power
- Joule per second: Equivalent to watt
- Erg per second: CGS unit of power
Used in electrical engineering
About Power Conversion
The Power Converter helps you convert between different power measurement units used in engineering, automotive, HVAC, and electrical systems. Whether you're comparing engine power, calculating heating requirements, or designing electrical systems, this tool provides accurate conversions instantly.
Common Conversion Formulas
Kilowatt to Horsepower
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
Formula: hp = kW × 1.34102
Horsepower to Kilowatt
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
Formula: kW = hp × 0.7457
Watt to BTU per hour
1 W = 3.41214 BTU/h
Formula: BTU/h = W × 3.41214
Horsepower to Metric HP
1 hp = 1.01387 PS
Formula: PS = hp × 1.01387
Practical Applications
Automotive Industry
- Engine power comparison
- Vehicle performance metrics
- Electric vehicle specifications
- International engine ratings
HVAC & Building Services
- Heating system sizing
- Air conditioning capacity
- Boiler specifications
- Heat pump ratings
Industrial Machinery
- Motor power ratings
- Pump and compressor specs
- Conveyor system design
- Machine tool requirements
Electrical Systems
- Generator capacity
- Transformer ratings
- Solar panel output
- Power supply specifications
Conversion Examples
| From | To | Value | Result | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Kilowatts | Horsepower | 100 kW | 134.102 hp | 100 × 1.34102 |
| 200 Horsepower | Kilowatts | 200 hp | 149.14 kW | 200 × 0.7457 |
| 5000 Watts | BTU/hour | 5000 W | 17,060.7 BTU/h | 5000 × 3.41214 |
| 1 Ton Refrigeration | Kilowatts | 1 TR | 3.51685 kW | 1 × 3.51685 |
| 150 Metric HP | Horsepower | 150 PS | 147.95 hp | 150 × 0.98632 |