Convert Between Units of Power
Power unit conversions are used in mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems.
About Power Conversions
Helpful context and notes for converting Power units.
Power unit conversions are used in mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems.
Power values may be reported in watts, kilowatts, horsepower, or thermal equivalents.
Power values often relate directly to energy and time. Confirm consistency across all related quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Power conversions are exact based on standard definitions.
Yes for reference and comparison, but final sizing should be verified.
Power is the rate of energy transfer, while energy is the total amount transferred.
Mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems use different conventions.
Yes, especially in mechanical and automotive contexts.
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Supported Units
Common and engineering-specific units supported for this conversion.
- cW (centiwatts)
- daW (decawatts)
- dW (deciwatts)
- GW (gigawatts)
- hW (hectowatts)
- kW (kilowatts)
- HP (Mechanical Horsepowers)
- MW (megawatts)
- PS (Metric Horsepowers)
- μW (microwatts)
- mW (milliwatts)
- nW (nanowatts)
- pW (picowatts)
- TW (terawatts)
- W (watts)
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