Watt
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Watt Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From WTo hpAll conversion
1 W0.0013410220888438076 hp
2 W0.0026820441776876152 hp
3 W0.004023066266531422 hp
4 W0.0053640883553752305 hp
5 W0.006705110444219038 hp
6 W0.008046132533062845 hp
7 W0.009387154621906653 hp
8 W0.010728176710750461 hp
9 W0.012069198799594269 hp
10 W0.013410220888438075 hp
Description

Understanding the Watt (W): The Fundamental Unit of Power

The watt (symbol: W) is the International System of Units (SI) standard for measuring power. Defined as one joule per second, it quantifies the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. Named after Scottish engineer James Watt, this unit is pivotal in various fields, from electrical engineering to physics, serving as the cornerstone for understanding energy consumption and generation.

In practical terms, a 100-watt light bulb consumes energy at a rate of 100 joules per second. This measurement is crucial for designing electrical systems, assessing appliance efficiency, and managing energy resources effectively.

Mechanical Horsepower (hp): Traditional Power Measurement

Mechanical horsepower is a unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts. Historically used to quantify the power output of engines and motors, it remains a common unit in automotive and mechanical engineering contexts.

Understanding mechanical horsepower is important for evaluating engine performance and comparing the power capabilities of various mechanical systems.

Complete list of conversion for Watt
Watt (W)

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilowatt

Convert 2 W → kW

1 Watt = 0.000001 Megawatt

Convert 2 W → MW

1 Watt = 1e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 W → GW

1 Watt = 1e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 W → TW

1 Watt = 1e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 W → PW

1 Watt = 1e-18 Exawatt

Convert 2 W → EW

1 Watt = 1000 Milliwatt

Convert 2 W → mW

1 Watt = 1000000 Microwatt

Convert 2 W → μW

1 Watt = 999999999.9999999 Nanowatt

Convert 2 W → nW

1 Watt = 1000000000000 Picowatt

Convert 2 W → pW

1 Watt = 999999999999999.9 Femtowatt

Convert 2 W → fW

1 Watt = 999999999999999900 Attowatt

Convert 2 W → aW

1 Watt = 0.0013410220888438076 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 W → hp

1 Watt = 0.0013596216173039043 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 W → hp (metric)

1 Watt = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 W → hp (electric)

1 Watt = 0.00010194199500484225 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 W → hp (boiler)

1 Watt = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 W → hp (water)

1 Watt = 0.0013596216173039043 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 W → PS

1 Watt = 3.4121416351330756 BTU per hour

Convert 2 W → BTU/h

1 Watt = 0.05686902725221792 BTU per minute

Convert 2 W → BTU/min

1 Watt = 0.0009478171226670134 BTU per second

Convert 2 W → BTU/s

1 Watt = 0.2390057361376673 Calorie per second

Convert 2 W → cal/s

1 Watt = 14.340344853744975 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 W → cal/min

1 Watt = 860.4208146120104 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 W → cal/h

1 Watt = 0.0002390057361376673 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 W → kcal/s

1 Watt = 0.014340344853744975 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 W → kcal/min

1 Watt = 0.8604208146120104 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 W → kcal/h

1 Watt = 10000000 Erg per second

Convert 2 W → erg/s

1 Watt = 0.7375621494575464 Foot-pound per second

Convert 2 W → ft·lb/s

1 Watt = 44.25372896745279 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 W → ft·lb/min

1 Watt = 2655.2237145464574 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 W → ft·lb/h

1 Watt = 0.0002843451360993853 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 W → TR

1 Watt = 1 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 W → VA

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 W → kVA

1 Watt = 1 Joule per second

Convert 2 W → J/s

1 Watt = 59.999999880000004 Joule per minute

Convert 2 W → J/min

1 Watt = 3599.999712000023 Joule per hour

Convert 2 W → J/h

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 W → kJ/s

1 Watt = 0.05999999988 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 W → kJ/min

1 Watt = 3.599999712000023 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 W → kJ/h