How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: Kilowatts to Mechanical horsepower
value × 1.3410220896 = result
Here the starting unit is Kilowatts (kW) and the result is in Mechanical horsepower (hp). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 kW ≈ 1.34102209 hp
- 10 kW ≈ 13.4102209 hp
- 100 kW ≈ 134.10220896 hp
Available power options
Kilowatts (kW) · Mechanical horsepower (hp) · Watts (W) · Megawatts (MW) · Metric horsepower (PS) · Btu (IT) per hour (Btu/h)
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.
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