Enter your voltage, current, and resistance into the calculator to determine your power.

VI Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the power from your voltage and current.

Power (P) = Voltage (V) * Current (I)

Variables:

  • Power (P) is the power in watts (W)
  • Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference in volts (V)
  • Current (I) is the electrical current in amperes (A)

To calculate the power, multiply the voltage by the current.

What is VI Calculation?

VI calculation refers to the process of determining the power in an electrical circuit based on the voltage and current. This involves understanding the relationship between these variables and using the appropriate formula to compute the power. Proper VI calculation is essential for electrical engineering and various applications involving electrical circuits.

How to Calculate Power?

The following steps outline how to calculate the power using the given formula.


  1. First, determine your voltage and current values.
  2. Use the formula from above: Power (P) = Voltage (V) * Current (I).
  3. Calculate the power by plugging in the values.
  4. Verify your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Voltage = 220V

Current = 5A