Power Converter

Convert power between watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and BTU per hour.

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Power Converter: The Complete Guide

Convert power instantly. Switch between watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower, BTU per hour, and foot-pounds per second, and see the conversion rate in both directions.

Who the Power Converter is for

Engineers and anyone converting power between electrical, mechanical, and thermal units.

How to use the Power Converter

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Each unit has a fixed size in watts. The value is converted to watts, then to the target unit: result = value × (from-unit W) ÷ (to-unit W).

Features

  • Watts, kW, MW, hp
  • BTU/h for HVAC
  • Two-way conversion rate
  • Instant result

Power units

Power is the rate of energy use, measured in watts (SI), kilowatts and megawatts for larger loads, horsepower for engines, and BTU per hour for heating and air conditioning. One mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. This converter links electrical, mechanical, and thermal power units in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many watts is one horsepower?

About 745.7 watts for mechanical horsepower. So a 100 hp engine is roughly 74.6 kilowatts.

What is BTU per hour used for?

It rates heating and cooling capacity (air conditioners, furnaces). One BTU/h is about 0.293 watts.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.