Power Converter

Convert instantly between all power units: watts, kilowatts, megawatts, milliwatts, horsepower, metric horsepower, BTU per hour, calories per second, joules per second and kilojoules per second. Real-time conversion with formulas and reference table.

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All Unit Conversions

From 1 = To
1000
1000000
0.001
745.699872
735.49875
0.29307107
4.1868
1
1000
0.001
1000
0.000001
0.745699872
0.73549875
0.0002930711
0.0041868
0.001
1
0.000001
0.001
1.000000e-9
0.0007456999
0.0007354987
2.930711e-7
0.0000041868
0.000001
0.001
1000
1000000
1000000000
745699.872
735498.75
293.07107
4186.8
1000
1000000
0.0013410221
1.3410220888
1341.0220888438
0.000001341
0.9863200701
0.0003930148
0.0056145913
0.0013410221
1.3410220888
0.0013596216
1.3596216173
1359.6216173039
0.0000013596
1.013869666
0.0003984658
0.0056924638
0.0013596216
1.3596216173
3.4121416351
3412.1416351331
3412141.6351330755
0.0034121416
2544.4335805646
2509.6259074633
14.285954598
3.4121416351
3412.1416351331
0.2388458966
238.8458966275
238845.8966274959
0.0002388459
178.1073545428
175.6708584122
0.0699988225
0.2388458966
238.8458966275
1
1000
1000000
0.001
745.699872
735.49875
0.29307107
4.1868
1000
0.001
1
1000
0.000001
0.745699872
0.73549875
0.0002930711
0.0041868
0.001

Quick Reference

Watt

1 W = 0.001 kW = 0.00134 hp = 3.412 BTU/hr

Kilowatt

1 kW = 1000 W = 1.341 hp = 3412 BTU/hr

Horsepower

1 hp = 745.7 W = 0.7457 kW = 2544 BTU/hr

Metric Horsepower (PS)

1 PS = 735.5 W = 0.7355 kW

About Power Converter

Our free power converter supports instant conversion between all common power units — watts, kilowatts, megawatts, milliwatts, horsepower, metric horsepower, BTU per hour, calories per second, joules per second and kilojoules per second. All calculations run in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

Features

  • Convert between 10+ power units
  • Real-time bidirectional conversion
  • Display the conversion formula used
  • Show all unit equivalents in one table
  • One-click result copy
  • 100% client-side processing — data stays private

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the conversion?

Our converter uses precise conversion factors based on international standards (SI). Results are accurate to 10 decimal places.

Can I convert from any unit to any other?

Yes! You can convert between any two power units — watts to horsepower, kilowatts to BTU/hr, metric horsepower to calories per second, or any other combination.

What is the difference between horsepower (hp) and metric horsepower (PS)?

Horsepower (hp, also called imperial horsepower) is defined as 745.699872 watts. Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestärke) is defined as 735.49875 watts. They are slightly different — 1 hp ≈ 1.0139 PS.

Is my data private?

Absolutely. All conversions happen entirely in your browser. No data is ever sent to our servers or stored.