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Kilowatts Converter

Convert kilowatts (kW) to other units, with every conversion from 1 kW listed.

Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.

Enter a power, choose its unit and the unit you want. The answer is exact until it is shown, and the same value appears in every other unit.

About valueA number, fraction (3/8), mixed number (1 1/2), scientific notation (2.5e6) or a simple sum such as 2*3.
About toThe unit you want the answer in. Swap exchanges the two units.
Result
Result
3,412.14163313 BTU/h
watts
1,000 W
microwatts
1,000,000,000 µW
milliwatts
1,000,000 mW
megawatts
0.001 MW
gigawatts
1 × 10⁻⁶ GW
horsepower (mechanical, 550 ft·lbf/s)
1.3410220896 hp
metric horsepower (PS)
1.3596216173 PS
horsepower (electric)
1.34048257373 hp(E)
kilocalories per hour
860.420650096 kcal/h

1 kW = 3,412.14163313 BTU/h

Show the working
  1. 1 kW = 3412.14163313 BTU/h
  2. 1 × 3412.14163313 = 3412.14163313 BTU/h

1 kW in other units

Conversion1 kW equals
Kilowatts to btu (it) per hour3,412.14163313 BTU/h
Kilowatts to horsepower1.3410220896 hp
Kilowatts to kilocalories per hour860.420650096 kcal/h
Kilowatts to megawatts0.001 MW
Kilowatts to microwatts1,000,000,000 µW
Kilowatts to milliwatts1,000,000 mW
Kilowatts to watts1,000 W

About the units

Kilowatts (kW)
Kilowatts, a metric unit. Definition: BIPM SI Brochure (SI prefixes).

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