Converters

Power converter

Convert watts, kilowatts, horsepower (hp and PS), BTU/h and kcal/h in an instant.

  • Instant
  • Free
  • Private (processed locally)
  • No sign-up
Reference values

Convert power in an instant

Type a value in any field — W, kW, hp, PS, BTU/h, kcal/h — and read all equivalents. Ideal for engines, AC and appliances.

  1. Pick a unit

    kW, hp, BTU/h…

  2. Type a value

    The others compute themselves.

  3. Read the references

    Equivalence table.

Key equivalents

  • 1 kW = 1,000 W
  • 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W
  • 1 PS ≈ 735.5 W
  • 1 kW ≈ 3,412 BTU/h

Some references

DeviceWhp
LED bulb90.012
1 PS735.50.986
Kettle2,0002.68
Small car73,55098.6

100% local and instant conversion. No data transmitted.

Frequently asked questions

How many watts in a horsepower?

1 mechanical hp = 745.7 W. 1 metric horsepower (PS) = 735.5 W. 1 kW = 1.341 hp = 1.360 PS.

hp or PS, what is the difference?

The Anglo-Saxon “hp” equals 745.7 W; the “PS” (metric horsepower) equals 735.5 W. Car spec sheets in Europe often use PS.

What is BTU/h for?

BTU/h measures the power of air conditioners and heaters (mainly in the US). 1 kW ≈ 3,412 BTU/h.

Is my data uploaded?

No. The conversion is instant and purely local, with no network calls.