What Does A Kilowatt Mean?
A Kilowatt is equal to one thousand watts. A watt is a derived unit of power in the International System of Units. A watt in turn is equal to approximately one joule per second. The watt is represented by the letter W. If any individual is climbing some stairs then he is doing ‘work’ at the approximately two hundred watts. A professional athlete on the other hand may even work up to an astounding 2000 watts at his peak. The engine of a vehicle may produce nearly twenty five thousand watts that is 30 horsepower while in motion. The unit Watt gets its name from the famous inventor and engineer James Watt. He hailed from Scotland and is most renowned for his contribution of developing the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution.
