Horsepower Conversion Calculator
Convert between horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), Pferdestärke (PS), BTU per hour, and foot-pounds per minute. Easy-to-use power unit conversion tool.
Step 1: Input Value
Understanding Power Units
Horsepower (HP) is a unit of measurement for power, commonly used to measure the output of engines and motors. Other units include kilowatts (kW), Pferdestärke (PS), BTU per hour, and foot-pounds per minute.
Step 2: Options
About Power Conversions
1 mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts, 1.01387 PS, 2544.43 BTU per hour, or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute. These conversions are based on standard definitions of each unit.
Conversion Results
Converted Power Value
Power Unit Comparison
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Power Unit Breakdown
Conversion Formulas
Power Unit Conversion Formulas
1 HP = 0.7457 kW
1 HP = 1.01387 PS
1 HP = 2544.43 BTU/hr
1 HP = 33,000 ft-lb/min
To convert between units, multiply the value by the appropriate conversion factor.
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