Dimensional formula of power

Power

[M L² T⁻³]

Written in full: [M¹ L² T⁻³ A⁰ K⁰]

How to derive it

Power = Work ÷ Time

Put in the dimensions of each part: [ML²T⁻²] ÷ [T] = [M L² T⁻³].

mass (M): 1
length (L): 2
time (T): -3
current (A): 0
temperature (K): 0

SI unit

The SI unit of power is watt (W).

Same dimensions as power

None of the other quantities on this site share these exact dimensions.

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More from Work, energy and power

Quantity	Formula
Work	[M L² T⁻²]
Kinetic energy	[M L² T⁻²]
Energy density	[M L⁻¹ T⁻²]