Conversion
RMS to Watts Calculator
Find power from RMS voltage and resistance.
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For a resistive load (like a heater), AC power is the same formula as DC.
The math behind it
W = V_RMS² ÷ R. The RMS voltage gives the same heating power as DC.
Worked Example
120 V, 10 Ω → 1,440 W.
Frequently Asked Questions
AC or DC?
Both — RMS voltage is the equivalent DC value for power.
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