Power converter
Watts, kilowatts, horsepower and BTU per hour. Type in either box and the other updates.
1 kW = 1.341 hp
The same value in every unit
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Watts (W) | 1,000 |
| Kilowatts (kW) | 1 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 1.341 |
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 1.3596 |
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | 3,412.1416 |
Power conversions
How it’s calculated
Power is converted through watts. Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W, metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 W, and 1 BTU per hour is about 0.293 W.