Power Converter

Convert power between watts, kilowatts, horsepower (metric) and BTU/h.

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How to use the power converter

  1. Enter the value you want to convert.
  2. Choose which unit the value is given in.
  3. See the result in all other units in the table below.

How power is converted

All units are converted via watts as a common denominator: the value is multiplied by the unit's watt factor, then divided by the target unit's watt factor.

1 hp (metric) = 735.49875 W · 1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W

Horsepower here is metric horsepower (PS/CV), defined as 75 kgf·m/s. It's very close to, but not exactly the same as, mechanical ("imperial") horsepower at 745.7 W, which is often used for engines in the US and UK.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between watts and kilowatts?

A kilowatt (kW) is simply 1000 watts — the same unit, just a more practical order of magnitude for describing the power of, say, cars, heaters, or household electricity use.

Why are there several different definitions of horsepower?

Horsepower originated as a historical measure of how much work a horse could do, and different countries and industries eventually standardized slightly different precise definitions — including metric horsepower (PS/CV, 735.5 W) and mechanical horsepower (HP, 745.7 W).

What is BTU/h used for?

BTU/h (British Thermal Units per hour) is a common unit for heating and cooling power in the US, often used for air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces. The unit describes how much thermal energy is transferred or removed per hour.

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