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EmailComparing Units & Conversion Factors
Posted: September 4, 2007 - 9:00 am (EST) Page 7 of 7
Because of their diverse heritage, energy and power units vary widely in size. Figure 1 graphs energy units, while Figure 2 graphs power units. Note that the vertical scale in both graphs is logarithmic; each horizontal line represents a tenfold increase over the line below.
Figure 1: Energy Units Comparison
Figure 2: Power Units Comparison
Tables 4 and 5 list conversion factors between selected units of energy and power.
Table 4: Selected Energy Units and Conversion Factors
Table 5: Selected Power Units and Conversion Factors
