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0.063988 MW

rate:1 PS = 0.0007355 MW

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87 PS
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
WattsW63,988.39125
MilliwattsmW63,988,391.25
KilowattskW63.988391
MegawattsMW0.063988
GigawattsGW0.000064
Joules/secondJ/s63,988.39125
Metric horsepowerPS87
Imperial / US
Mechanical horsepowerhp85.809846
BTU/hourBTU/h218,337.453823
BTU/secondBTU/s60.649293
Foot pounds/secondft·lb/s47,195.415379
Calories/secondcal/s15,293.592555
Kilocalories/hourkcal/h55,056.933198
Tons of refrigerationTR18.194788

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Power conversion is frequently used in automotive manufacturing, appliance purchases, and air conditioning. Car enthusiasts compare kilowatts (kW) and horsepower (hp). When choosing AC units, understanding "tons of refrigeration (TR)" is necessary.

History & Background

The concept of power originated in the Industrial Revolution. After James Watt improved the steam engine, he proposed "horsepower" to demonstrate its efficiency. Later, to honor him, physics named the power of one joule per second a "watt" (W).

Conversion Details

Power conversion is based on the watt (W), representing work done per unit time.

Common conversions: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W, 1 metric hp ≈ 735.5 W, 1 kW ≈ 1.341 hp.