Kilowatt (kW)
The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:
1 kW=1,000 W
Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.
In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.
The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.
Joule per Minute [J/min]
Joule per minute is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer or work done over time.
Joule (J) is the unit of energy or work.
When expressed as joule per minute (J/min), it measures how many joules of energy are transferred or work is done every minute.
To convert to watts (joules per second), use:
1 J/min=60 seconds1 joule≈0.0167 watts
This unit is useful for expressing low power levels where energy transfer happens over minutes rather than seconds.
No conversions available for power.