Volt: the unit of electromotive force, the measure of electrical preasure, is abbreviated v or V, and voltage

is represented by I. The voltage (of a circuit) is the effective (greatest root-mean-square) difference of
potential between any two conductors of the circuit concerned.

The nominal voltage is the value assigned to a circuit to conveniently designate its voltage class (e.g. 120
volts, 240 volts, 480 volts). The actual voltage of the circuit can vary.

Watt: the unit of power or rate of work represented by a current of one ampere under a pressure of one
volt (abbreviated w or W). The English horsepower is approximately equal to 846 watts. Wattage ratings
of lamps actually measuare the power consumption not the illuminating capability.

Credits

Many of the definitions used are based on information contained in the National Electrical Code published
by the National Fire Protection Association and Webster’s New World Dictionary.