• Measuring Electricity: The Formula

    Electrical power is defined as the amount of electric current flowing due to an applied voltage. Here’s the formula:

    Voltage x Current = Power

     

     

     

    V x I = P

    Voltage (V) is a measure of the pressure applied to electrons to make them move.
    Current is the number of electrons flowing past a fixed point. It is measured in amperes (I).
    Power is a measure of the rate of doing work. Electrical power is measured in watts (P).