Power Converter
Convert watts, kilowatts, horsepower, BTU per hour and other mechanical or thermal power units.
What Is the Power Converter?
The Power Converter translates electrical, mechanical and thermal rates of energy transfer through watts. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower remain separate because they are not identical.
How It Works
Enter a power value, select both unit definitions and review every supported equivalent. Export PDF, CSV or text results.
When to Use It
Use it for motors, generators, HVAC ratings, appliances, engines and equipment data sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Are There Two Horsepower Units?
- Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W while metric horsepower is about 735.5 W.
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