Power Converter
Power Conversion Formulas
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 Watt (W)
1 Horsepower (hp) = 745.70000000000005 Watt (W)
1 Megawatt (MW) = 1,000,000 Watt (W)
1 BTU per hour (BTU/h) = 0.29307107 Watt (W)
Watt (W)
Definition: Watt (W) is the base unit of Power in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is the fundamental unit of Power in the International System of Units.
Current use: The watt is used worldwide for scientific, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Kilowatt (kW)
Definition: Kilowatt (kW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 kW = 1,000 W.
History/origin: The prefix "kW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Current use: It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
Horsepower (hp)
Definition: Horsepower (hp) is a unit of Power. 1 hp = 745.7 W
History/origin: The horsepower has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
Megawatt (MW)
Definition: Megawatt (MW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 MW = 1,000,000 W.
History/origin: The prefix "MW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Current use: It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
BTU per hour (BTU/h)
Definition: BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of Power. 1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W
History/origin: The btu per hour is used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: It is commonly used in various fields including science, engineering, and everyday measurements.