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Power

PS is metric horsepower; hp is mechanical horsepower. Calories are thermochemical and BTU uses the IT definition.

Result

SI / metric also includes non-SI metric units. Check distinctions such as US and UK units.

Results in other units

Displayed values are rounded. Check the unit type and definition before use.

How to convert, examples and notes

About power conversion

Choose the input and output units, then enter a number. The result updates on this device.

Conversion examples (rounded)

  • 1 kW = 1,000 W
  • 10 kW = 10,000 W

Some supported units: mW · W · kW · MW · PS · hp (11 units in this category).

PS is metric horsepower; hp is mechanical horsepower. Calories are thermochemical and BTU uses the IT definition.

The nearby list shows the reference unit and up to two rows on either side. Expand it to see every unit. Check SI / metric, imperial / US customary and other definitions before important use.

The difference between kW, PS and hp

W = kW × 1,000; W = PS × 735.49875

  • 1 kW = 1,000 W
  • 1 PS = 735.49875 W
  • 1 hp = 745.6998716 W

Examples are rounded; choose the required display digits in the converter.

Are PS and hp the same horsepower?

They are different. PS is metric horsepower; hp on this page is mechanical horsepower. Other definitions, including electrical and boiler horsepower, exist, so check the type when a document only says horsepower.

Conversion table for 1 kW

Fixed reference values, rounded to 10 significant digits. Use the converter above for your own value.

UnitName1 kW equals
mWMilliwatt1,000,000 mW
WWatt1,000 W
kWKilowatt1 kW
MWMegawatt0.001 MW
PSMetric horsepower1.359621617 PS
hpMechanical horsepower1.34102209 hp
kcal/hKilocalorie per hour (thermochemical)860.4206501 kcal/h
BTU/hBTU per hour (IT)3,412.141633 BTU/h
µWMicrowatt1,000,000,000 µW
GWGigawatt0.000001 GW
ft·lbf/sFoot-pound-force per second737.5621493 ft·lbf/s