Power density is the amount of power (time rate of energy transfer) per unit volume.^[1]

In energy transformers including batteries, fuel cells, motors, etc., and also power supply units or similar, power density refers to a volume. It is then also called volume power density, which is expressed as W/m³.

In reciprocating internal combustion engines, power density--power per swept volume or brake horsepower per cubic centimeter --is an important metric. This is based on the internal capacity of the engine, not its external size.

Examples

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See also

• Surface power density, energy per unit of area
• Energy density, energy per unit volume
• Specific energy, energy per unit mass
• Power-to-weight ratio/specific power, power per unit mass
  • Specific absorption rate (SAR)

References

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