Electric Power Converter

Convert between different units of electric power with real-time calculations

Input Value

P

From Unit

To Unit

Converted Value

100 Watt (W)
0.1 Kilowatt (kW)

All Unit Conversions

Watt (W)
100.00
Kilowatt (kW)
0.10
Megawatt (MW)
0.0001
Horsepower (hp)
0.134
BTU/hr
341.21
Calorie/sec
23.88

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Conversion Information

Converting 100 Watt (W) to other units of power.
100 Watt (W) = 0.1 Kilowatt (kW)

Power Unit Definitions

Watt (W)

The SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second. Named after James Watt.

Kilowatt (kW)

1,000 watts. Common unit for electrical power in household appliances.

Megawatt (MW)

1,000,000 watts. Used for large-scale power generation like power plants.

Horsepower (hp)

Approximately 745.7 watts. Originally compared to the output of draft horses.

BTU/hour

British Thermal Unit per hour. 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.293 watts. Common in heating systems.

Calorie/second

1 calorie/sec = 4.1868 watts. Used in some scientific and nutritional contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert watts to horsepower?

To convert watts to horsepower, divide the power in watts by 745.7. For example, 1000 watts is approximately 1.341 horsepower.

What's the difference between power and energy?

Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. Energy is the capacity to do work, while power is how fast that work is done.

How many watts are in a kilowatt-hour?

A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy, not power. It represents 1,000 watts of power used for one hour (1 kW × 1 hour = 1 kWh).