Power Converter
Convert power measurements between watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower, BTU per hour, and other standard units.
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This online power converter recalculates values across nine standard mechanical, electrical, and thermal power units. You can convert between watts, kilowatts, megawatts, gigawatts, horsepower, BTU per hour, calories per second, kilocalories per hour, and foot-pounds per second. The tool takes a numeric value, applies the corresponding ratio between your selected source and target units, and displays the converted quantity rounded to ten decimal places. Common tasks include converting appliance wattage to kilowatts for energy calculations, checking mechanical engine output from horsepower to watts, or translating heating ratings from BTU per hour into electrical equivalents. If you leave the value blank, the converter defaults to zero. When you enter an alternate text string that cannot be evaluated as a valid number, the converter treats the value as zero. You can avoid unsupported unit combinations by choosing directly from the provided source and target menus.
Instructions
- Enter the number you want to convert in the Value field.
- Select the original unit of measurement from the From unit menu.
- Select the destination unit from the To unit menu.
- Click the convert button to see the calculated measurement.
Examples
- Convert 745.7 watts to horsepower to obtain approximately 1 hp.
- Convert 1 kilowatt to watts to obtain 1000 W.
- Convert 3412 BTU per hour to watts to obtain approximately 1000 W.
FAQ
Which power units does this converter support?
The converter supports watts, kilowatts, megawatts, gigawatts, horsepower, BTU per hour, calories per second, kilocalories per hour, and foot-pounds per second.
How does the tool handle decimal precision?
All calculated conversions are rounded to ten decimal places before being displayed in the results.
What happens if I leave the value input empty?
If no number is provided, the converter uses zero as the default initial value.
Can I convert non-power units like energy or torque?
No. This tool specifically converts rates of energy transfer (power) across its nine supported power units.