Power converter
Power is the rate at which energy is transferred. Convert watts and kilowatts, mechanical horsepower (hp), metric horsepower (PS) and BTU per hour, used for air conditioners and heaters.
Power units
- Watt (W) — The watt (W) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It is the reference unit for all power conversions on this site.
- Kilowatt (kW) — The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). 1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. This value is exact by definition.
- Horsepower (hp) — The horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used in both the imperial and US customary systems. 1 horsepower equals 745.6998716 watts.
- Metric Horsepower (PS) — The metric horsepower (PS) is a metric unit of power accepted for use with the SI. 1 metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watts. This value is exact by definition.
- BTU per Hour (BTU/h) — The BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power used in both the imperial and US customary systems. 1 BTU per hour equals 0.2930710702 watts.