Example 1: Work & Time
Work Done: 200 Joules; Time Taken: 5 seconds; Force Applied: 50 Newtons; Velocity: 2 m/s
Power (using Force and Velocity): 100 Watts; Power (using Work and Time): 40 Watts
Power Calculator
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Calculates power as the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. You can calculate power using work and time (P = W/t) or force and velocity (P = Fv).
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Work Done, Time Taken, Force Applied, and Velocity in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Power (using Force and Velocity) and Power (using Work and Time) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Example 2: Work & Time
Work Done: 500 Joules; Time Taken: 10 seconds; Force Applied: 100 Newtons; Velocity: 3 m/s
Power (using Force and Velocity): 300 Watts; Power (using Work and Time): 50 Watts
Example 3: Force & Velocity
Work Done: 100 Joules; Time Taken: 2 seconds; Force Applied: 20 Newtons; Velocity: 5 m/s
Power (using Force and Velocity): 100 Watts; Power (using Work and Time): 50 Watts
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