Watt

J. Watt
J. Watt
The watt (W) is the unit of power (P). The unit is named after the Schotish engineer James Watt (1736 - 1819). The watt is defined by the relation:

joule (J) = watt (W) × second (s)

Related units

  • base units
  • centimeter
  • electronvolt
  • erg
  • gram
  • joule
  • kilogram
  • meter
  • second

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