Power Conversion Calculator
Convert between different power units with precision
Power Conversion
Power Unit Information:
1 Watt = 1 Joule/second | 1 kW = 1000 Watts | 1 hp = 745.7 Watts
Conversion Results
100 W = 0.1 kW
| Unit | Value | Equivalent To |
|---|---|---|
| Watts (W) | 100.0000 | 1.0000 W |
| Kilowatts (kW) | 0.1000 | 1000.0000 W |
| Horsepower (hp) | 0.1341 | 745.7000 W |
Base Unit
Watts (W)
Conversion Factor
0.0010
Precision
4 decimals
Scientific Notation
Disabled
Common Power Conversions:
1 kW = 1.341 hp | 1 hp = 0.7457 kW | 1 BTU/h = 0.2931 W
A Power Conversion Calculator is a digital or physical tool that converts power measurements between different units, such as watts (W), kilowatts (kW), horsepower (hp), and more. It is widely used in electrical engineering, mechanical systems, automotive industries, and energy management to ensure accurate power unit conversions.
Key Power Units & Their Conversions
Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. The most commonly used power units include:
1. Watts (W)
- The SI unit of power.
- 1 W = 1 joule per second (J/s).
- Common in small-scale electrical devices.
2. Kilowatts (kW)
- 1 kW = 1,000 W.
- Used for household appliances, motors, and power generation.
3. Megawatts (MW)
- 1 MW = 1,000 kW = 1,000,000 W.
- Used in power plants, large industrial machines, and grid systems.
4. Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical Horsepower (imperial):
- 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W
- Used in automotive engines and machinery.
Metric Horsepower (PS):
- 1 PS ≈ 735.5 W
- Common in European automotive specifications.
5. British Thermal Units per Hour (BTU/hr)
- 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.293 W
- Used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
6. Foot-Pounds per Second (ft-lb/s)
- 1 ft-lb/s ≈ 1.356 W
- Used in mechanical and rotational power measurements.
Example Conversion:
- Input: 5 kW
- Convert to: Horsepower (hp)
- Calculation:
5
kW
=
5
,
000
W
5
,
000
W
÷
745.7
(W/hp)
≈
6.705
hp
- Output: 6.705 hp
