Convert centiwatt to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to centiwatt.
1 cW = 1.0000e-17 PW. To convert centiwatt to petawatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e-17; to go the other way, divide by it (1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cW = 1.0000e-17 PW
- 1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cW
- 10 cW = 1.0000e-16 PW
- 100 cW = 1.0000e-15 PW
How to Convert Centiwatt to Petawatt
1 cW = 1e-17 PW
Example: convert 15 cW to PW:
15 cW = 15 × 1e-17 PW = 1.5e-16 PW
Centiwatt to Petawatt Conversion Table
| centiwatt | petawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 1.0000e-17 PW |
| 2 cW | 2.0000e-17 PW |
| 3 cW | 3.0000e-17 PW |
| 5 cW | 5.0000e-17 PW |
| 10 cW | 1.0000e-16 PW |
| 20 cW | 2.0000e-16 PW |
| 50 cW | 5.0000e-16 PW |
| 100 cW | 1.0000e-15 PW |
| 500 cW | 5.0000e-15 PW |
| 1000 cW | 1.0000e-14 PW |
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centiwatt in petawatt?
1 centiwatt (cW) = 1.0000e-17 petawatt (PW).
How do you convert centiwatt to petawatt?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 1.0000e-17. For example, 25 cW × 1.0000e-17 = 2.5000e-16 PW.
What is 10 centiwatt in petawatt?
10 cW = 1.0000e-16 PW.
Which unit is larger, the centiwatt or the petawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 cW equals only 1.0000e-17 PW.