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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Watt Watt The term 'Watt' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A unit of power (in the international system of units) defined as the consumption or conversion of one joule of energy per second. In electricity, a watt is equal to current (in amperes) multiplied by voltage (in volts). '. The term 'Watt' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Basic unit of electrical power produced at one time. One watt equals one joule per second. The power of a current of one ampere flowing across a potential difference of one volt. See kilowatt, megawatt, and gigawatt'. The term 'Watt' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Unit of power in the MKS system of units; energy per unit of time, one Joule per second (1 J/s). Abbreviated W'. Previous 5 Terms: Waterspout Waterstage recorder Waterstop (water bar) water-use efficiency Waterway Next 5 Terms: watt Watt (W) Watt Hour (Wh) Watt hour(Wh) Watthour About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.