Watt
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Watt Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From WTo MWAll conversion
1 W0.000001 MW
2 W0.000002 MW
3 W0.000003 MW
4 W0.000004 MW
5 W0.000005 MW
6 W0.000006 MW
7 W0.000007 MW
8 W0.000008 MW
9 W0.000009 MW
10 W0.00001 MW
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.

Megawatt (MW): Measuring Large-Scale Power

One megawatt equals one million watts and is typically used to quantify the output of power plants or the amount of electricity required by large facilities. For example, a small town might consume several megawatts of power, depending on its size and energy needs.

This unit is vital in the energy sector for planning and managing electricity generation and distribution, ensuring that supply meets demand efficiently.

Complete list of conversion for Watt
Watt (W)

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilowatt

Convert 2 WkW

1 Watt = 0.000001 Megawatt

Convert 2 WMW

1 Watt = 1e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 WGW

1 Watt = 1e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 WTW

1 Watt = 1e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 WPW

1 Watt = 1e-18 Exawatt

Convert 2 WEW

1 Watt = 1000 Milliwatt

Convert 2 WmW

1 Watt = 1000000 Microwatt

Convert 2 WμW

1 Watt = 999999999.9999999 Nanowatt

Convert 2 WnW

1 Watt = 1000000000000 Picowatt

Convert 2 WpW

1 Watt = 999999999999999.9 Femtowatt

Convert 2 WfW

1 Watt = 999999999999999900 Attowatt

Convert 2 WaW

1 Watt = 0.0013410220888438076 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 Whp

1 Watt = 0.0013596216173039043 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 Whp (metric)

1 Watt = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 Whp (electric)

1 Watt = 0.00010194199500484225 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 Whp (boiler)

1 Watt = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 Whp (water)

1 Watt = 0.0013596216173039043 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 WPS

1 Watt = 3.4121416351330756 BTU per hour

Convert 2 WBTU/h

1 Watt = 0.05686902725221792 BTU per minute

Convert 2 WBTU/min

1 Watt = 0.0009478171226670134 BTU per second

Convert 2 WBTU/s

1 Watt = 0.2390057361376673 Calorie per second

Convert 2 Wcal/s

1 Watt = 14.340344853744975 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 Wcal/min

1 Watt = 860.4208146120104 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 Wcal/h

1 Watt = 0.0002390057361376673 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 Wkcal/s

1 Watt = 0.014340344853744975 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 Wkcal/min

1 Watt = 0.8604208146120104 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 Wkcal/h

1 Watt = 10000000 Erg per second

Convert 2 Werg/s

1 Watt = 0.7375621494575464 Foot-pound per second

Convert 2 Wft·lb/s

1 Watt = 44.25372896745279 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 Wft·lb/min

1 Watt = 2655.2237145464574 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 Wft·lb/h

1 Watt = 0.0002843451360993853 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 WTR

1 Watt = 1 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 WVA

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 WkVA

1 Watt = 1 Joule per second

Convert 2 WJ/s

1 Watt = 59.999999880000004 Joule per minute

Convert 2 WJ/min

1 Watt = 3599.999712000023 Joule per hour

Convert 2 WJ/h

1 Watt = 0.001 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 WkJ/s

1 Watt = 0.05999999988 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 WkJ/min

1 Watt = 3.599999712000023 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 WkJ/h