Joule

What Does Joule Mean?

Joule is the unit of electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy. It is derived from the International System of Units.

One joule is equal to:

• A current of 1 ampere passed through a resistance of 1 ohm for 1 second
• A force of 1 newton acting through a distance of 1 meter
• An electric charge of 1 coulomb moved through an electrical potential difference of 1 volt
• 1 watt of power produced for 1 second

Safeopedia Explains Joule

Energy in Joules can be calculated from following formulas for the most common situations:

Electric (power in watts): Joules = Watts × Seconds

Heat: Joules = Work (Force x Distance) in Grams x Specific heat capacity x Temperature (in ºC or ºK)

Static energy: Joule = Mass x Height x Gravity

Kinetic energy: Joule = 0.5 x Mass x Speed²

Work: Joule = Force x Distance