Power Converter
Convert watts, kilowatts, mechanical horsepower, and BTU per hour.
Formula and method
Convert watts, kilowatts, mechanical horsepower, and BTU per hour. The result is calculated with the relationship below and rounded only for display.
Output = input × source watt factor ÷ target watt factorWorked example
1 mechanical horsepower is approximately 745.7 W.
How to use this calculator
- Enter measurements or values in the labelled fields.
- Keep all inputs in the units shown beside each label.
- Select the relevant method or direction where offered.
- Choose Calculate and review the result plus supporting details.
Assumptions and limitations
This is an educational planning tool. It does not automatically account for local building practice, taxes, fees, rounding rules, measurement uncertainty, safety margins, or professional standards unless you enter them. Check important results independently.
Frequently asked questions
The arithmetic follows the formula shown on this page. Real-world accuracy still depends on the measurements, rates, assumptions, and rounding you enter.
No. The calculation runs in your browser and this page does not require an account or send the entered values to a calculation server.
Use it as a planning or checking estimate. For high-cost, safety-critical, academic, tax, or regulated decisions, confirm the result with a qualified professional or authoritative unit conversion source.
References and further reading
These sources explain relevant standards, methods, or official guidance. References do not imply endorsement.