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Convert power between watts, kilowatts, horsepower, BTU/h and more.

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1 kW =
1.34102209 hp

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp

1 kilowatts in every unit

Watts1,000 W
Megawatts0.001 MW
Horsepower (mechanical)1.34102209 hp
Metric horsepower (PS)1.359621617 PS
BTU per hour3,412.141635 BTU/h
Kilocalories per hour860.4206501 kcal/h
Tons of refrigeration0.2843451395 TR
Foot-pounds per second737.5621493 ft·lbf/s

Kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical) table

kWhp
11.34102209
22.682044179
56.705110448
1013.4102209
2026.82044179
2533.52555224
5067.05110448
100134.102209
250335.2555224
1,0001,341.02209

The calculation happens instantly in your browser. The numbers you enter are not sent to our servers or saved.

How to use the Power Converter

  1. Type the power value you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
  3. Read the result and the reference table of common values.

What does this tool do?

Power is the rate of energy use. Engines are rated in horsepower or kilowatts, air conditioners in BTU per hour or tons of refrigeration, and appliances in watts.

One mechanical horsepower is 745.7 W, while metric horsepower (PS) is 735.5 W — car brochures in Europe often use PS. One ton of refrigeration is 12,000 BTU/h, about 3.52 kW.

Why use it?

  • Both horsepower definitions.
  • HVAC units included.
  • Exact factors.

Privacy

The calculation happens instantly in your browser. The numbers you enter are not sent to our servers or saved. There's no account to create and nothing to install.

Frequently asked questions

How many BTU is a 1 kW heater?

About 3,412 BTU per hour.

Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.

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