Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology Electric power is typically measured in what units? Watts Joule Kilopondmeter Calorie Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Electric power is the rate of energy transfer and is measured in Watts (W), named after James Watt. One Watt equals one Joule per second. Joule measures energy, Calorie measures heat energy, and Kilopondmeter is an obsolete unit of work.