Summary

Convert watts, kilowatts, mechanical horsepower, and BTU per hour.

Calculation details

Mechanical horsepower is distinguished from other horsepower definitions.

Formula

Result = value × source watts ÷ target watts.

Worked example

Worked conversion

1 mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts.

How it works

Enter a power value and select units. Mechanical horsepower is used — other HP definitions differ.

Frequently asked questions

Does the calculation round the input?

No. The converter retains raw JavaScript numeric precision and delegates visible rounding to the existing display formatter.

Which unit definitions are used?

Power factors are centralized relative to the watt and use mechanical horsepower.

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