Watt Calculation Calculator
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Watt Calculation Calculator
Calculated Power:
— Watts
Understanding Watt Calculations (Power)
The watt (symbol: W) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of power.
It is defined as the energy consumption rate of one joule per second. In simpler terms,
it measures how quickly electrical energy is being used or produced.
The most fundamental formula for calculating electrical power in watts is derived from Ohm's Law and the definition of electrical power.
It relates power (P) to voltage (V) and current (I).
The Basic Formula: P = V × I
- P represents Power, measured in Watts (W).
- V represents Voltage, measured in Volts (V).
- I represents Current, measured in Amperes (A).
This formula states that the power consumed by an electrical device is equal to the product of the voltage across it and the current flowing through it.
This is a crucial concept in understanding electrical energy consumption, circuit design, and appliance efficiency.
When to Use This Calculator:
- Estimating Appliance Power Usage: If you know the voltage of your electrical outlet (e.g., 120V in North America, 230V in Europe) and the current an appliance draws, you can calculate its power consumption in watts.
- Understanding Electrical Circuit Load: This calculation helps determine the total power load on a circuit, which is important for preventing circuit breakers from tripping.
- Comparing Devices: You can use watts to directly compare the energy consumption or output of different electrical devices. A higher wattage generally means more energy use or more powerful output.
- Solar Panel Output: While often rated in peak watts (Wp), understanding the relationship between voltage and current is fundamental to their performance.
- Battery Discharge: Calculating the power a battery can deliver to a load.
For example, if a household appliance operates at 120 Volts and draws 2 Amperes of current, its power consumption would be calculated as:
P = 120 V × 2 A = 240 Watts.
It's important to note that this calculator uses the simplest form of the power equation. For AC circuits with non-resistive loads (like motors), the concept of "power factor" becomes relevant, and the formula is P = V × I × PF (where PF is the power factor, a value between 0 and 1). However, for basic calculations involving resistive loads or DC circuits, P = V × I is sufficient.
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var currentInput = document.getElementById("current");
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var voltage = parseFloat(voltageInput.value);
var current = parseFloat(currentInput.value);
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var watts = voltage * current;
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