Online Power Unit Converter
W / kW / Horsepower / BTU/h
1 Kilowatt = 1.359621617 Metric horsepower Click to copy
Common Conversions
About Power Unit Conversion
The power converter suits appliance power, engine horsepower, cooling capacity and engineering estimates, supporting watt, kilowatt, horsepower and BTU/h. You can also use the Energy Unit Converter to calculate joules, kilowatt-hours and kilocalories.
Common Formulas
- 1 kW = 1000 W
- 1 metric hp ≈ 735.49875 W
- 1 mechanical hp ≈ 745.69987 W
- 1 refrigeration ton ≈ 3.51685 kW
Use Cases
- Appliance, engine horsepower and cooling capacity conversions
- Power unit conversions between W, kW, hp and BTU/h
Tips
- Metric and mechanical horsepower are different units; distinguish them for vehicle and equipment specs.
FAQ
How many watts is 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 1000 W.
Are metric and mechanical horsepower the same?
No. 1 metric hp ≈ 735.49875 W; 1 mechanical hp ≈ 745.699871582 W.
How to convert the "refrigeration ton" of AC cooling capacity?
1 refrigeration ton (RT) ≈ 3.517 kW. RT is a common cooling-capacity unit in the AC industry, meaning the heat absorbed by 1 ton of ice melting in 24 hours; with this tool you can convert among BTU/h, RT and kW.