Power

Calculate average power from work completed over elapsed time.

How this calculator works

Enter the values for first value, second value and review the units before calculating.

Formula / method

P = W ÷ t

Worked example

500 J completed in 10 seconds equals 50 W average power.

Assumptions and limitations

Work and elapsed time describe the same process and time is positive.

Average power does not show peak power or changing output over time.