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Power and output,
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Compare rates of energy transfer from small devices through engines, grids and astronomical sources.

27 entries in this category, ordered by name.

27 measured entities

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Andromeda galaxy stellar luminosity1 × 10²⁵ TWAndromeda galaxy stellar luminosity is the total power emitted as starlight by all the stars in the Andromeda galaxy.

Bluetooth beacon average draw100 µWBluetooth beacon average draw is the average electrical power used by a Bluetooth beacon while intermittently transmitting signals.

Car engine100 kWThe mechanical power output delivered by a car engine to propel the vehicle.

Container ship engine shaft power60 MWContainer ship engine shaft power is the mechanical power transmitted from a ship’s main engine to its propeller for movement through water.

Crab pulsar spin-down power4.6 × 10¹⁹ TWCrab pulsar spin-down power is the rate at which the Crab pulsar loses rotational energy, emitting it as radiation and particles.

Cruise ship hotel electrical load50 MWCruise ship hotel electrical load is the electrical power required to operate accommodation and guest services on a cruise ship, excluding propulsion.

Digital wristwatch LCD draw1 µWDigital wristwatch LCD draw is the electrical power required to operate the display of a basic digital wristwatch continuously.

Eddington luminosity of a solar-mass object1.3 × 10¹⁹ TWThe Eddington luminosity of a solar-mass object is the theoretical maximum brightness a star with the Sun's mass can achieve before radiation pressure overcomes gravity.

Electric kettle3 kWThe electrical power used by an electric kettle to heat water.

Hearing aid average draw1 mWHearing aid average draw is the typical electrical power consumed by a hearing aid during normal operation.

Human mechanical output100 WThe sustained rate at which a person can perform mechanical work, such as cycling or lifting.

Indicator LED50 mWThe electrical power used by a small light-emitting diode that indicates device status.

Itaipu Dam rated output14 GWItaipu Dam rated output is the maximum electrical power the Itaipu hydroelectric dam is designed to generate under standard conditions.

Laptop in use50 WThe electrical power consumed by a laptop computer while in active use.

Large grid demand40 GWThe total electrical power required by all users connected to a large electricity grid at a given moment.

LED bulb9 WThe electrical power drawn by a light-emitting diode lamp used for illumination.

Microwave input1.2 kWThe electrical power supplied to a microwave oven for heating food.

Motorway rapid EV charger350 kWA motorway rapid EV charger supplies high-power direct current to quickly recharge compatible electric vehicles at service stations.

Pacemaker average electrical draw10 µWPacemaker average electrical draw is the typical amount of electrical power consumed by an implanted cardiac pacemaker during operation.

Power station1 GWThe electrical power produced by a facility that generates electricity for distribution to users.

Quartz watch10 µWThe average electrical power consumed by a quartz wristwatch during operation.

Saturn V liftoff propulsive power190 GWSaturn V liftoff propulsive power is the rate at which the Saturn V rocket’s engines converted fuel energy into thrust during launch.

Single-mode laser pointer optical output5 mWSingle-mode laser pointer optical output is the continuous visible light power emitted by a standard handheld laser pointer operating in a single spatial mode.

Smartphone active electrical draw3 WSmartphone active electrical draw is the electrical power consumed by a smartphone during active use, including display, processing and wireless communication.

Space Shuttle main engine thermal power12 GWSpace Shuttle main engine thermal power is the rate at which heat energy is produced by the engine's combustion during operation.

Three Gorges Dam rated output22.5 GWThree Gorges Dam rated output is the maximum electrical power the dam's generators are designed to produce.

Wind turbine5 MWThe rated electrical power output of a wind-driven generator.

Power is energy transferred per second. Rated capacity, typical draw and instantaneous output are different operating claims.

Entries: 27
Main measurement family: Power
Measurements include: Representative stellar luminosity
Average electrical draw
Power
Defined large-engine shaft output
Spin-down power
Defined hotel-load power

For examples of power, try Digital wristwatch LCD draw (1 µW) or Andromeda galaxy stellar luminosity (1 × 10²⁵ TW). These are starting points for exploring, not limits for the whole category.