Power Converter
Convert watts, kilowatts, horsepower and BTU per hour.
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1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
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Power unit reference
Every supported unit expressed in watts (W).
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in W |
|---|---|---|
| Watts | W | 1 |
| Milliwatts | mW | 0.001 |
| Kilowatts | kW | 1000 |
| Megawatts | MW | 1000000 |
| Gigawatts | GW | 1000000000 |
| Horsepower (mechanical) | hp | 745.699872 |
| Metric Horsepower | PS | 735.49875 |
| BTU per Hour | BTU/h | 0.29307107 |
| Foot-Pounds per Second | ft·lb/s | 1.35581795 |
Frequently asked questions
- Which power units can I convert?
- This converter supports 9 units including watts, milliwatts, kilowatts, megawatts, gigawatts, horsepower (mechanical).
- How accurate is the power converter?
- Conversions use internationally defined factors and are calculated at full double precision, then rounded for readability.
- Do I need an account to use VAConverter?
- No. There is no sign-up, no tracking of your inputs, and every conversion runs in your browser.