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Power conversion

Description

A tool for converting between common power units such as Watt (W), Kilowatt (kW), Horsepower (HP), BTU/h, and kcal/h.

This calculator allows you to convert power values between different units used in electrical engineering, HVAC systems, and automotive applications. Input one value, and all others are automatically calculated.

Supported Units & Conversion Factors

Unit Full Name Relation to Watt (W)
W Watt 1 W = 1 W
kW Kilowatt 1 kW = 1000 W
HP Horsepower 1 HP ≈ 745.7 W (mechanical)
1 HP ≈ 735.5 W (metric)
BTU/h British Thermal Unit per hour 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.000293071 W
1 W ≈ 3.600 BTU/h
kcal/h Kilocalorie per hour 1 kcal/h ≈ 1.163 W
1 W ≈ 0.8598 kcal/h

Example Calculations

Example 1:
An air conditioner has a cooling capacity of 3000 kcal/h
Then power:
P = 3000 × 1.163 ≈ 3489 W
Or about 3.49 kW

Example 2:
Engine output power is 200 HP (mechanical)
Then:
P = 200 × 745.7 = 149,140 W149.14 kW

Example 3:
Heating power is 5 kW
Then:
- BTU/h = 5 × 3600 = 18,000 BTU/h
- kcal/h = 5 × 859.8 ≈ 4299 kcal/h

Use Cases

  • Motor and generator selection
  • HVAC system design
  • Automotive engine power rating
  • Energy efficiency evaluation
  • Academic learning and exams

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