Power Converter
Convert power units effortlessly. Transform between watts, horsepower, kilowatts, and more. Essential for engineering, physics, and energy analysis.
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Watts
The SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. This unit is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday applications to measure the power output of devices and systems.
Kilowatts
A unit of power equal to one thousand watts, commonly used for expressing the power of engines and electric motors. This unit is widely used in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
To use the Power Converter, enter the value you want to convert in the 'Amount to convert' field. Then, select the unit you're converting from in the 'Convert from' dropdown and the unit you're converting to in the 'Convert to' dropdown. The result will instantly appear in the 'Output' box below.
The Power Converter supports a wide range of units, including watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower, BTU/hour, joules/second, and more. You can easily convert between any of these units by selecting them from the dropdown menus.
No, you won't lose your data when refreshing the page. The Power Converter preserves your input and conversion settings even after a page reload, ensuring you can continue working without losing any information.
The Power Converter provides highly accurate results, using precise mathematical formulas for conversions. It maintains accuracy up to several decimal places, making it suitable for both everyday use and specialized applications in engineering and physics.
Yes, the Power Converter is versatile and can be used for both electrical and mechanical power calculations. It's useful for a wide range of applications, from household energy consumption to industrial machinery specifications.
About the Units
British Thermal Units per Hour
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one British Thermal Unit transferred in one hour. This unit is commonly used in the context of heating and cooling systems, particularly in the United States.
British Thermal Units per Minute
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one British Thermal Unit transferred in one minute. This unit is used in applications where a higher rate of energy transfer is required, such as in industrial processes.
British Thermal Units per Second
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one British Thermal Unit transferred in one second. This unit is used in high-energy applications, such as in power generation and transmission systems.
Thermodynamic Calories per Hour
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one thermodynamic calorie transferred in one hour. This unit is used in scientific and laboratory settings to measure the rate of energy transfer in chemical reactions and biological processes.
Thermodynamic Calories per Minute
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one thermodynamic calorie transferred in one minute. This unit is used in applications where a moderate rate of energy transfer is required, such as in food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
Thermodynamic Calories per Second
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one thermodynamic calorie transferred in one second. This unit is used in high-energy applications, such as in aerospace engineering and advanced materials research.
Foot-Pounds Force per Minute
A unit of power representing the rate at which one foot-pound of work is done in one minute. This unit is used in mechanical engineering and physics to measure the power output of engines and other machinery.
Foot-Pounds Force per Second
A unit of power representing the rate at which one foot-pound of work is done in one second. This unit is used in high-performance applications, such as in aerospace engineering and advanced robotics.
Gigawatts
A unit of power equal to one billion watts, often used for very large power systems such as national grids and high-capacity power plants.
Electric Horsepower
A unit of power commonly used to express the rate of electrical energy output, equal to 746 watts. This unit is widely used in the electrical industry for rating motors and generators.
International Horsepower
A unit of power defined as exactly 745.69987158227022 watts, used in the automotive industry to rate the power output of engines.
Water Horsepower
A unit of power used in the pump industry, slightly different from electric and international horsepower. This unit is used to rate the power output of pumps and other hydraulic systems.
Metric Horsepower
A unit of power commonly used in Europe, equal to 735.4988 watts. This unit is used in the automotive and aerospace industries to rate the power output of engines and other machinery.
Joules per Hour
A unit of power representing the transfer of one joule of energy in one hour. This unit is used in applications where a low rate of energy transfer is required, such as in low-power electronics and energy-efficient systems.
Joules per Minute
A unit of power representing the transfer of one joule of energy in one minute. This unit is used in applications where a moderate rate of energy transfer is required, such as in household appliances and small machinery.
Joules per Second
A unit of power equivalent to one watt, representing the transfer of one joule of energy in one second. This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to measure the power output of devices and systems.
Kilocalories (Thermodynamic) per Hour
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one kilocalorie transferred in one hour. This unit is used in scientific and laboratory settings to measure the rate of energy transfer in chemical reactions and biological processes.
Kilocalories (Thermodynamic) per Minute
A unit of power representing the amount of energy equal to one kilocalorie transferred in one minute. This unit is used in applications where a moderate rate of energy transfer is required, such as in food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
Kilogram-Force Meters per Hour
A unit of power representing the rate at which one kilogram-force meter of work is done in one hour. This unit is used in mechanical engineering and physics to measure the power output of engines and other machinery.
Kilogram-Force Meters per Minute
A unit of power representing the rate at which one kilogram-force meter of work is done in one minute. This unit is used in applications where a moderate rate of energy transfer is required, such as in industrial processes and construction equipment.
Megawatts
A unit of power equal to one million watts, often used for expressing the output of large power plants and electrical grids.
Tons of Refrigeration
A unit of power used in refrigeration and air conditioning, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour or about 3.517 kilowatts. This unit is used in the HVAC industry to rate the cooling capacity of refrigeration systems.
Petawatts
A unit of power equal to one quadrillion watts, used for expressing extremely large amounts of power. This unit is used in scientific and theoretical applications, such as in astrophysics and cosmology.