Convert erg/second to attowatt
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to attowatt [aW], or Convert attowatt to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW. To convert erg/second to attowatt, multiply the value by 100000000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 aW = 1.0000e-11 erg/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW
- 1 aW = 1.0000e-11 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1e+12 aW
- 100 erg/s = 1.0000e+13 aW
How to Convert Erg/second to Attowatt
1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW
Example: convert 15 erg/s to aW:
15 erg/s = 15 × 100000000000 aW = 1500000000000 aW
Erg/second to Attowatt Conversion Table
| erg/second | attowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 100000000000 aW |
| 2 erg/s | 200000000000 aW |
| 3 erg/s | 300000000000 aW |
| 5 erg/s | 500000000000 aW |
| 10 erg/s | 1e+12 aW |
| 20 erg/s | 2.0000e+12 aW |
| 50 erg/s | 5.0000e+12 aW |
| 100 erg/s | 1.0000e+13 aW |
| 500 erg/s | 5.0000e+13 aW |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.0000e+14 aW |
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in attowatt?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 100000000000 attowatt (aW).
How do you convert erg/second to attowatt?
Multiply the erg/second value by 100000000000. For example, 25 erg/s × 100000000000 = 2.5000e+12 aW.
What is 10 erg/second in attowatt?
10 erg/s = 1e+12 aW.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the attowatt?
The erg/second is the larger unit: 1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW.