To convert watts to joules per second, multiply by 1.
The calculation uses 1 W = 1 J/s. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
W- Input unit: watts
J/s- Output unit: joules per second
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in W.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in J/s; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 W × 1 ≈ 1 J/s.
Reverse conversion
1 J/s ÷ 1 ≈ 1 W. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 1 J/s per W.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
W to J/s table
| W | J/s (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 100 | 100 |