Power Conversion Calculator

Power Conversion Calculator

Select input unit: Watt (W) Kilowatt (kW) Megawatt (MW) Horsepower (hp) British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/hr) Enter value: Select unit to convert to: Watt (W) Kilowatt (kW) Megawatt (MW) Horsepower (hp) British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/hr)

About Power Conversion

Power conversion is vital for understanding and comparing energy consumption, generation, and efficiency in various systems. Different units of power are used in different contexts, from electrical engineering to mechanical systems.

Here are some common units of power:

• Watt (W) - The SI unit of power, representing one joule per second.
• Kilowatt (kW) - A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
• Megawatt (MW) - A unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts.
• Horsepower (hp) - A unit of power commonly used to rate engines, where 1 horsepower ≈ 745.7 watts.
• British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/hr) - A unit of power used in the United States, where 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.2931 watts.

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Understanding power conversions is crucial for tasks ranging from evaluating energy consumption to designing and optimizing mechanical and electrical systems.