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Kilowatt (kW)

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:

Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.

In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.

The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.

Metric Horsepower

Metric horsepower, often abbreviated as hp (metric) or PS (from the German Pferdestärke), is a unit of power commonly used in Europe and other countries.

It is defined as:

Here, kgf·m/s (kilogram-force meter per second) measures the power generated by lifting 75 kilograms against gravity over one meter in one second.

Metric horsepower is slightly less than the mechanical (imperial) horsepower, which is about 745.7 watts.

It is often used to rate the power of car engines, motorcycles, and other machinery in many countries outside the U.S.