Enter the power and time into the calculator to determine the energy. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Watts to Seconds Calculator

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Watts To Seconds Formula

The following formula is used to calculate energy in joules.

E = P * t

Variables:

  • E is the energy (joules)
  • P is the power (watts)
  • t is the time (seconds)

To calculate the energy, multiply the power in watts by the time in seconds. The result will be the energy in joules. This formula is often used in physics and engineering to calculate energy consumption or production over a specific period of time.

Watts to Seconds Conversion Table (Time to deliver 1 kilojoule)
Power (W) Time (s)
5200
10100
2050
2540
5020
6016.667
7513.333
10010
1506.667
2005
2504
3003.333
5002
7501.333
10001
15000.667
20000.5
25000.4
30000.333
50000.2
*Assumes energy E = 1 kilojoule (1 kJ = 1000 J). Time (s) = Energy (J) ÷ Power (W) = 1000 ÷ P. For reference: 1 kW = 1000 W, 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W.

What is a Watts To Seconds?

Watts to seconds is not a direct conversion as they measure two different things. Watts is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) that measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer, typically used to quantify the rate of energy transfer in electrical systems. On the other hand, seconds measure time. However, when you multiply watts by seconds, you get a measure of energy, expressed in joules (1 watt-second equals 1 joule). This is often used in physics and engineering to calculate energy consumption or production over a specific period of time.

How to Calculate Watts To Seconds?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Watts To Seconds using the formula: E = P * t.


  1. First, determine the power (P) in watts.
  2. Next, determine the time (t) in seconds.
  3. Next, use the formula E = P * t to calculate the energy (E) in joules.
  4. Finally, calculate the Watts To Seconds.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

power (P) in watts = 50

time (t) in seconds = 10