Power Converter
Power Converter lets you convert power through the watt: value × source factor / target factor. Enter your own values or load the worked example.
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Method and calculation
Convert power through the watt: value × source factor / target factor. Factors relative to watt: W = 1; kW = 1000; MW = 1000000; mechanical hp = 745.699871582; metric hp = 735.49875; BTU/h = 0.293071070172.
Inputs and settings
Power Converter accepts Value (minimum 0); From unit (W, kW, MW, mechanical hp, metric hp, BTU/h); To unit (W, kW, MW, mechanical hp, metric hp, BTU/h).
Worked example
Power Converter example — Value: 1; From unit: "W"; To unit: "kW". Computed output: { "value": 0.001, "unit": "kW", "baseValue": 1, "baseUnit": "watt" }
Output and limitations
Power expresses energy transfer per unit time. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are different magnitudes, so select the correct label from a motor specification. A kilowatt rating does not indicate total energy consumption until operating duration is also known.
Technical references: NIST SI conversion factors