Power Converter
Power is the rate of doing work
kW → hp
1.341022 hp
Power is the rate of doing work. Watts and kilowatts describe appliances and generators, while horsepower remains common for engines and motors. This converter helps match specifications across electrical and mechanical equipment.
All unit results
| Supported Units | Value |
|---|---|
| Watt W | 1000 |
| Kilowatt kW | 1 |
| Megawatt MW | 0.001 |
| Gigawatt GW | 0.000001 |
| Volt-Ampere VA | 1000 |
| Kilovolt-Ampere kVA | 1 |
| Horsepower (Mechanical) hp | 1.341022 |
| Horsepower (Metric) PS | 1.359622 |
| Ton of Refrigeration TR | 0.284345 |
| BTU per Hour BTU/h | 3412.141635 |
How to Use
Enter the value and your starting unit, such as kilowatt or horsepower (mechanical), and your desired target unit from the dropdown menus. The tool will instantly output the precise power conversion, along with a complete list of equivalent measurements. You can also quickly copy the value with or without units.
When to Use
Watts and kilowatts describe appliances and generators, while horsepower remains common for engines and motors. This converter helps match specifications across electrical and mechanical equipment.
Common Power Conversions
| 1 Kilowatt (kW) | = | 1.341022 Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) |
| 1 Watt (W) | = | 0.001 Kilowatt (kW) |
| 1 Megawatt (MW) | = | 0.001 Gigawatt (GW) |
| 1 Volt-Ampere (VA) | = | 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere (kVA) |
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Supported Units
Common Questions
What is the Power converter used for?
Power is the rate of doing work. Watts and kilowatts describe appliances and generators, while horsepower remains common for engines and motors. This converter helps match specifications across electrical and mechanical equipment.
How many watts are in one horsepower?
In mechanical or hydraulic engineering, one mechanical horsepower (hp) is standardized as exactly 745.7 watts. In electrical engineering applications, one electrical horsepower is defined as exactly 746 watts.