An Electricity Converter is a tool or device that helps convert electrical units, such as voltage, current, power, and energy, between different measurement systems. This can refer to either a physical device or an online tool/software used for calculations.
Types of Electricity Converters:
1. Online Electricity Converter (Calculation Tool)
These tools help convert between different electrical units, such as:
Voltage (V): Converts between volts (V), millivolts (mV), and kilovolts (kV).
Current (A): Converts between amperes (A), milliamperes (mA), and kiloamperes (kA).
Power (W): Converts between watts (W), kilowatts (kW), megawatts (MW), etc.
Energy (Wh): Converts between watt-hours (Wh), kilowatt-hours (kWh), and megawatt-hours (MWh).
Resistance (Ω): Converts between ohms (Ω), kilo-ohms (kΩ), and mega-ohms (MΩ).
For example, an online converter can help you convert 230 volts (V) to kilovolts (kV):
230 V = 0.23 kV.
2. Electrical Power Converters (Physical Devices)
These are hardware devices used to change electrical energy from one form to another. Some common types include:
Voltage Converters: Step-up (increase) or step-down (decrease) voltage, like a 110V to 220V converter.
AC to DC Converters (Rectifiers): Convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), such as power adapters for electronic devices.
DC to AC Converters (Inverters): Convert DC (e.g., from batteries) to AC (e.g., for home appliances).
Frequency Converters: Change the frequency of electricity (e.g., from 50Hz to 60Hz).
Power Factor Correction Converters: Optimize electrical efficiency by adjusting power factor.