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Convert between different units of power Convert between 20 different units instantly with our free online tool.

Power Converter
Convert between different units of power
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1 W =0.001 kW

Formula: 1 W × 0.001 = 0.001 kW

1 Watt in all Power units
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Available Power Units

20 units supported for instant conversion

WattW
KilowattkW
MegawattMW
GigawattGW
MilliwattmW
MicrowattμW
Horsepower (mechanical)hp
Horsepower (metric)hp(M)
Horsepower (electric)hp(E)
Horsepower (boiler)hp(S)
BTU per HourBTU/h
BTU per MinuteBTU/min
BTU per SecondBTU/s
Calorie per Secondcal/s
Kilocalorie per Hourkcal/h
Foot-pound per Secondft·lbf/s
Foot-pound per Minuteft·lbf/min
Erg per Seconderg/s
Ton of RefrigerationTR
PferdestärkePS

About Power Conversion

Our free online power converter helps you quickly and accurately convert between 20 different units of power. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply need everyday conversions, you get instant, precise results with the formula displayed.

Convert between different units of power This converter supports both metric and imperial units, making it ideal for international use. All conversions use internationally recognized standards and formulas.

Did You Know?

James Watt defined 1 horsepower as the power a horse exerts lifting 33,000 lb-ft per minute. He deliberately set it slightly above an average horse's output to make his steam engines look better in comparison.

The human body at rest produces about 80–100 W of power — similar to a light bulb. A professional cyclist can sustain 400–450 W for an hour; top sprinters can briefly exceed 2,000 W.

The total power consumption of all Google's data centers worldwide is estimated at about 260 MW — equivalent to about a quarter of a nuclear power plant's output.

Why Use Our Power Converter?

Instant Results

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High Precision

Uses internationally standardized conversion factors (SI & NIST).

20+ Units

Convert between 20 power units used around the world.

API & AI Ready

REST API and MCP server let apps and AI assistants convert programmatically.

Common Power Conversion Table

Quick reference: Watt (W) to other common units.

Watt (W)Kilowatt (kW)Megawatt (MW)Gigawatt (GW)Milliwatt (mW)
10.0011.000000e-61.000000e-91,000
20.0022.000000e-62.000000e-92,000
50.0055.000000e-65.000000e-95,000
100.011.000000e-51.000000e-810,000
250.0252.500000e-52.500000e-825,000
500.055.000000e-55.000000e-850,000
1000.11.000000e-41.000000e-7100,000

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Frequently Asked Questions — Power

How many watts in a kilowatt?
Exactly 1,000 watts = 1 kilowatt. The "kilo-" prefix means thousand.
How many watts in a horsepower?
1 mechanical horsepower = 745.7 watts. 1 metric horsepower = 735.499 watts. The unit was defined by James Watt to market his steam engines.
How many horsepower in a kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.34102 mechanical horsepower, or 1.35962 metric horsepower.
What is the difference between power and energy?
Power is the rate of energy use (joules per second = watts). Energy is power × time. A 100 W bulb running for 10 hours uses 1 kWh of energy.
How many watts does a typical home use?
An average US home uses about 1.2 kW on average (10,500 kWh/year ÷ 8,760 hours). Peak demand is much higher when HVAC is running.
How many BTU/hour in a ton of cooling?
1 ton of air conditioning = 12,000 BTU/hour = 3,517 watts. The term comes from the energy needed to melt 1 ton of ice in 24 hours.
What is the power of the Sun?
The Sun radiates about 3.828 × 10²⁶ watts. Earth intercepts about 1.74 × 10¹⁷ W — roughly 174 petawatts, or 10,000 times global human energy use.

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