Power Converter

Convert power between watts, horsepower, kilowatts, BTU/h, and other power units.

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    Convert power measurements between different units including watts, horsepower, kilowatts, BTU per hour, and more with our professional power converter.

    What is Power Converter?

    Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. It measures how quickly work is done or energy is used.

    Understanding the Units

    Watt (W)

    SI unit of power. One watt equals one joule per second.

    Common Uses: Light bulbs, appliances, electronics

    Kilowatt (kW)

    Equal to 1,000 watts.

    Common Uses: Electric motors, heating systems, solar panels

    Conversion: 1 kW = 1,000 W

    Horsepower (hp)

    Traditional unit for engine power.

    Common Uses: Car engines, motors

    Conversion: 1 hp = 745.7 W

    Common Power Conversions

    Example Power
    LED bulb 10 W
    Microwave 1,000 W = 1 kW
    Car engine 150 hp = 112 kW
    Home solar system 5 kW
    Large wind turbine 2–3 MW = 2,000–3,000 kW

    Conversion Formulas

    • Watts to kilowatts: kW = W ÷ 1,000
    • Kilowatts to watts: W = kW × 1,000
    • Horsepower to watts: W = hp × 745.7
    • Watts to horsepower: hp = W ÷ 745.7
    • Power formula: P = V × I (Power = Voltage × Current)

    Practical Examples

    LED bulb: 10 W replaces a 60 W incandescent (same brightness)

    Electric kettle: 2,000 W = 2 kW = 2.68 hp

    Family car engine: 100 kW = 134 hp = 100,000 W

    Home EV charger (Level 2): 7.2 kW = 7,200 W

    When to Use Each Unit

    Watts (W): Small appliances, electronics, lighting specifications
    Kilowatts (kW): Large appliances, electric vehicles, solar panel output
    Horsepower (hp): Vehicle engines, industrial motors, mechanical applications
    Megawatts/Gigawatts: Power plants, grid-scale energy generation

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