Mechanics · Interactive Lab

Power = Force × Velocity

Set the driving force and the speed it acts at. Power is how fast work is being done — watch the work meter climb.

2,500 N
20.0 m/s
Power  (P = F · v)
50,000 W (50.0 kW)
Power in horsepower
67.1 hp
Work this cycle  (W = P · t)
0 J

P = F · v  ·  1 W = 1 J/s  ·  1 hp = 745.7 W