What Is Electrical Power?
Learn how watt, kilowatt and horsepower relate to electrical load.
Electrical power is the rate at which electrical energy is consumed or produced.
Power is calculated using the formula:
P = V × I
Units of Power
- Watt (W)
- Kilowatt (kW)
- Horsepower (HP)
Power in Appliances
- LED bulb: 9W
- Fan: 60–90W
- Heater: 1000–2000W
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