Tag: electricity

Watt and kilowatt are common measurement units in the electrical engineering field. The two units measure the rate of electricity flow at a particular duration. However, many people confuse these measuring units when undertaking electrical projects. So, what is the difference between watt vs. kilowatt? When is each unit used? Here is a comparison framework […]

You may have experienced this before: you buy a shiny new electric device and excitedly flip through the power ratings manual, only to become stumped by its content. Worry not, you’re not the only one. Even though many of us have a basic understanding of electricity, there may still be a few gray areas we […]

When comparing kilowatt hour vs. kilowatt per hour, the basic thing to keep in mind is that both of them are units of measurement. Kilowatt hour (kWh) measures energy, while kilowatt per hour (kW) measures the amount of power per hour. Simply put, kWh indicates how much electricity is used. Meanwhile, kW shows the rate […]

There are a lot of technical terms in the electrical and electronics world that can be pretty confusing to a layperson, especially when they seem related. If you’ve ever heard the saying “you can’t have one without the other,” that’s exactly the case with amps and volts. While you may already know that both are […]

Most of the time, people are conscious of electricity and its effects. Especially considering how it lights up our homes, defrosts our food, and displays colorful images. But as far as how electricity operates, and the measurements used, it can get a little more complicated. It is important to understand the difference, especially when taking […]

Generally, people are aware of electricity, or at least its effects. The way it can be used to power our lights, AC, homes, favorite devices and even our new electric vehicles. As well as this, the potential dangers of electricity are well-established. However, when it comes to how electricity works and the terms and measurements […]