Power Converter
Convert between different units of power measurement including watts, horsepower, BTU/hour, kilowatts, and more. Essential for electrical, mechanical, and thermal power calculations.
Common Power Conversions
Electrical:
• 1 kW = 1,000 W
• 1 MW = 1,000 kW
• 1 GW = 1,000 MW
Mechanical:
• 1 hp = 745.7 W
• 1 PS = 735.5 W (metric hp)
• 1 ft⋅lbf/s = 1.356 W
Thermal:
• 1 BTU/h = 0.293 W
• 1 TR = 3.517 kW (refrigeration)
• 1 kcal/h = 1.162 W
Conversions:
• 1 hp ≈ 0.746 kW
• 1 kW ≈ 1.341 hp
• 1 kW ≈ 3,412 BTU/h
💡 Power vs Energy
Power is the rate of energy transfer (energy per unit time).Energy is the total amount of work done. Power × Time = Energy. For example: 1 kW × 1 hour = 1 kWh of energy.
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