Wind-stream power in coherent SI units calculator
Wind-stream power in coherent SI units
The wind-stream relation requires consistent density, velocity and area units; imperial inputs need the imperial coefficient.
Calculator
Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- = 1.2 kg/m³
- = 35 m²
- = 9 m/s
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| wind-stream power before capture | W | |
| air density | kg/m³ | |
| swept area | m² | |
| wind speed | m/s |
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Results are estimates for study and screening. Check the inputs, units and assumptions before you use them for design, billing or contract decisions.