Power Converter

Convert power, including explicitly defined horsepower.

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Converted value

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Conversion factors are defined relative to the displayed base unit. Input precision limits meaningful output precision; this does not change a physical quantity or perform a safety assessment.

Formula

y = x × a ÷ b

x is the input, y is the converted value, a is the source-unit factor and b is the target-unit factor. Use the factors in the table below.

Unit conversion factors

Base unit: W

Unit	Base units per listed unit
W	1
kW	1,000
MW	1,000,000
Mechanical horsepower	745.699871582
Metric horsepower	735.49875

Convert power, including explicitly defined horsepower.

Worked example

Value to convert: 1
From unit: Mechanical horsepower
To unit: W

Converted value: 745.699871582 W
Value in base unit: 745.699871582 W

Scope and limitations

Conversion factors are defined relative to the displayed base unit. Input precision limits meaningful output precision; this does not change a physical quantity or perform a safety assessment.

Inputs are checked for missing values and allowed ranges. A result outside the finite numeric range is not displayed. Rounding affects display, while the calculation uses the model’s numeric precision.

Check your units and assumptions before relying on a result. Changing a label does not convert a currency or physical unit.

Formula version: 66f2a7bef664 · Example checked: 2026-10-30

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