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Convert watts, kilowatts, megawatts and mechanical horsepower instantly.

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This free power converter helps you convert popular units like watts to horsepower, horsepower to watts, kW to hp and MW to kW in seconds. It supports watts, kilowatts, megawatts and horsepower, making it useful for motors, vehicles, electrical systems and everyday power conversions.

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Power Converter FAQ

What units does this power converter support?

This power converter supports watts, kilowatts, megawatts and horsepower. You can convert in any direction, such as watts to horsepower , horsepower to watts , kW to hp and MW to kW .

How do I convert watts to horsepower?

To convert watts to horsepower , divide watts by 745.699872 . This tool calculates it instantly and also works for kilowatts and megawatts.

How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?

To convert horsepower to kilowatts , multiply horsepower by 0.745699872 . You can also use the Swap button to reverse the conversion direction instantly.

What is horsepower used for?

Horsepower is commonly used to describe engine and motor output. This converter makes it easy to switch between metric and imperial-style power units.

How many watts are in one mechanical horsepower?

One mechanical horsepower is approximately 745.699872 watts, or 0.7457 kilowatts. Metric horsepower uses a different definition and is not included in this converter.

How are power and energy different?

Power measures the rate at which energy is transferred, such as watts or kilowatts. Energy measures the total amount over a period of time, such as joules or kilowatt-hours. One kilowatt used for one hour equals one kilowatt-hour.