Power Converter
Convert real power between watts, kilowatts, megawatts and mechanical horsepower.
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How to use this tool
Enter a real-power value and select the starting and destination units.
Important to know
Convert real power between watts, kilowatts, megawatts and mechanical horsepower.
The horsepower unit is mechanical horsepower, not metric horsepower. This is a unit conversion, not an apparent- or reactive-power calculation.
Formula and methodology
1 kW = 1,000 W; 1 MW = 1,000,000 W; 1 mechanical hp ≈ 745.699871582 W.
Example
2 kW equals 2,000 W.
Frequently asked questions
Are watts and volt-amperes always equal?
No. In AC systems, real and apparent power differ when the power factor is not one.