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Power Converter
Convert any power between 5 units. Type a value, choose the unit it is in and the unit you want, and the answer updates as you type. Open the table to see the same power in every unit at once.
The same power in every unit
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Saved setups
Save a set of inputs you reuse — your usual rate, your loan, your room sizes — and load it back in one tap.
Your recent calculations
Results you calculate here are kept on this device so you can come back to them.
Formula
Result = value × (size of the starting unit ÷ size of the target unit)
1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower
How to use it
- Type the value you want to convert.
- Choose its unit from the menu beside the box.
- Choose the unit you want under the result.
- Open the table to compare every unit, or save the setup if you convert the same units often.
Worked examples
100 kilowatts in horsepower
- Converted
- 134.102209 hp
12000 BTU per hour in watts
- Converted
- 3,516.85284 W
Good to know
One mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. Air conditioners are often rated in BTU per hour: 12,000 BTU/h, called one “ton” of cooling, is about 3.5 kilowatts.
Questions people ask
What is 100 kilowatts in horsepower?
100 kW is 134.102 hp.
What is 12000 BTU per hour in watts?
12,000 BTU/h is 3,516.85 W.
What is 746 watts in horsepower?
746 W is 1.0004 hp.
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