Power Calculator

Select a power formula (P=IV, P=V²/R, P=I²R, or P=W/t) and enter the known values to instantly calculate power in watts or solve for any variable.

Power Calculator

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Select a formula and enter values to calculate power.

P = IV • P = V²/R • P = I²R • P = W/t

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Summary

Select a power formula (P=IV, P=V²/R, P=I²R, or P=W/t) and enter the known values to instantly calculate power in watts or solve for any variable.

How it works

  1. Select the formula tab that matches your known quantities.
  2. Choose unit prefixes (milli / base / kilo / mega) for each input.
  3. Enter known values; leave the unknown field blank.
  4. Click Calculate — the tool rearranges the formula algebraically to find the missing quantity.
  5. Review the result card showing the computed value, units, and exact formula used.

Use cases

  • Calculate the power dissipated by a resistor in a circuit.
  • Find the wattage of an appliance given its voltage and current draw.
  • Determine mechanical power output from work done over time.
  • Verify power ratings when designing electrical systems.
  • Size fuses and circuit breakers by computing expected load power.
  • Convert between related electrical quantities in student coursework.

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Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu