Power (watts) Power is the product of volts and amps. A circuit that will draw 1 ampere of current when 100 volts is applied will dissipate 100 (volts) X 1 (amp) = 100 watts. By Jim Minadeo|2026-04-06T08:53:02-04:0004/03/21|Glossary| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Jim Minadeo