What are Electrical Units?
Electrical units describe power, energy, current, and other electrical values. Learn the common units before using our free converters for accurate results.

Common electrical Units:
Electrical units give standard ways to measure power, energy, heat, mechanical output, and cooling capacity. Understanding these units helps you choose the right converter and formula.
Watts, kilowatts and kilowatt-hours
Watts measure power, while kilowatts measure larger power values. Kilowatt-hours measure energy used over time. For example, a 2 kW heater running for 3 hours uses 6 kWh of energy.
BTU and BTU/h
BTU measures heat energy, while BTU/h measures the rate of heat transfer. Engineers often use BTU/h when comparing heating, cooling, air conditioning, and electrical power ratings.
Horsepower
Horsepower measures mechanical power. One mechanical horsepower equals about 745.7 watts. Electrical horsepower uses about 746 watts, so engineers should choose the correct horsepower standard.
Ton
A refrigeration ton measures cooling capacity, not weight. One ton of refrigeration equals 12,000 BTU/h, making it useful for comparing air conditioning and commercial cooling equipment.