Power Calculator

Calculate electrical power from voltage and current, current and resistance, or voltage and resistance. This power calculator estimates watts, milliwatts, kilowatts, voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm's Law and electrical power formulas.

Calculate Power

Power formulas: P = V × I, P = I² × R, or P = V² ÷ R.
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How the power calculator works

Voltage and current:
Enter volts and amps. The calculator uses P = V × I.

Current and resistance:
Enter amps and ohms. The calculator uses P = I² × R.

Voltage and resistance:
Enter volts and ohms. The calculator uses P = V² ÷ R.

Why use a power calculator?

A power calculator helps estimate watts when you know voltage, current, or resistance.

It can help with load estimates, component sizing, battery circuits, DC power planning, appliance power checks, resistor wattage, energy estimates, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

What your result means

Your result shows estimated power, watts, milliwatts, kilowatts, voltage, current, resistance, estimated energy use over the entered hours, formula used, power category, and scenario comparisons.

Power calculator formulas

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate electrical power?

Use P = V × I when you know voltage and current. Multiply volts by amps to get watts.

How do I calculate power from current and resistance?

Use P = I² × R. Square the current, then multiply by resistance.

How do I calculate power from voltage and resistance?

Use P = V² ÷ R. Square the voltage, then divide by resistance.

Are watts and kilowatt-hours the same?

No. Watts measure power at a moment in time. Kilowatt-hours measure energy used over time.