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Power
PS and hp are not identical. Vehicle data often uses metric horsepower, while US/UK contexts often use mechanical horsepower.
| Unit | Symbol | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Watt | W | base |
| Kilowatt | kW | 1 kW = 1000 W |
| Megawatt | MW | 1 MW = 1,000,000 W |
| Metric horsepower | PS | 1 PS = 735.49875 W |
| Mechanical horsepower | hp | 1 hp ≈ 745.699872 W |
| BTU per hour | BTU/h | 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.293071 W |
PS and hp are not identical. Vehicle data often uses metric horsepower, while US/UK contexts often use mechanical horsepower.
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Factors come from the stored source family and are not derived from rounded display values.
UnitCloud keeps calculating with stored factors and rounds only the displayed output by selected precision.
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Citation note: UnitCloud, conversion with formula, sources current as of May 2026. Power. Source basis: BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Guide to SI Appendix B.
Common questions
Which base unit does Power use?
UnitCloud normalises this family through W. That keeps tables, direct conversions and batch output consistent.
What is the most common mistake for Power?
PS and hp are not identical. Vehicle data often uses metric horsepower, while US/UK contexts often use mechanical horsepower.
How does UnitCloud round?
UnitCloud keeps calculating with stored factors and rounds only the displayed output by selected precision.
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