About the Power Converter
What is the Power Converter?
Motors, air conditioners and generators are rated in different power units. This power converter puts them on the same scale.
See the converted value along with a table of every equivalent.
How to use the Power Converter
- Value (sample: 1)
- From (sample: Horsepower (mechanical) (hp))
- To (sample: Kilowatt (kW))
- Press Convert (results also refresh as you type). The result card shows the Converted Value, along with Result, Conversion factor and Reverse factor.
Formula used
Result = Value × (W per from-unit) ÷ (W per to-unit)
- 1 hp = 745.7 W
- 1 PS (metric hp) = 735.5 W
- 1 ton of refrigeration = 3,516.9 W = 12,000 BTU/h
Worked example
These are the sample values already filled in the calculator above, and the result it returns for them:
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Value | 1 |
| From | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
| To | Kilowatt (kW) |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Converted Value | 0.7456999 kW |
| Result | 1 hp = 0.7457 kW |
| Conversion factor | 1 hp = 0.74569987 kW |
| Reverse factor | 1 kW = 1.3410221 hp |
Tips for using the Power Converter
- A "1.5 ton" AC removes about 5.3 kW of heat; its electrical draw is much lower.
- Indian vehicle specs often quote PS, which is about 1.4% less than hp.