Power Converter
Convert between different power units including watts, horsepower, kilowatts, and more.
Popular Conversions
All Power Conversions
Watt → Kilowatt
Watt → Megawatt
Watt → Horsepower
Watt → BTU per Hour
Watt → Foot-pound per Second
Kilowatt → Watt
Kilowatt → Megawatt
Kilowatt → Horsepower
Kilowatt → BTU per Hour
Kilowatt → Foot-pound per Second
Megawatt → Watt
Megawatt → Kilowatt
Megawatt → Horsepower
Megawatt → BTU per Hour
Megawatt → Foot-pound per Second
Horsepower → Watt
Horsepower → Kilowatt
Horsepower → Megawatt
Horsepower → BTU per Hour
Horsepower → Foot-pound per Second
BTU per Hour → Watt
BTU per Hour → Kilowatt
BTU per Hour → Megawatt
BTU per Hour → Horsepower
BTU per Hour → Foot-pound per Second
Foot-pound per Second → Watt
Foot-pound per Second → Kilowatt
Foot-pound per Second → Megawatt
Foot-pound per Second → Horsepower
Foot-pound per Second → BTU per Hour
About Power Converter
What is Power?
Power measures the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done. The SI unit is the watt (W), equal to one joule per second. Horsepower is commonly used for engines and motors.
How to Use This Converter
Pick your power conversion below. Enter the power value and convert between watts, horsepower, and other power units.
Common Uses
- Converting engine power between horsepower and kilowatts
- Converting electrical appliance power ratings
- Converting HVAC system capacities
- Comparing power outputs of different devices
Quick Reference Tips
- 1 horsepower ≈ 746 watts
- 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts
- Electric car power is often listed in kW
- 1 BTU/hour ≈ 0.293 watts