Convert erg/second to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 100 nW. To convert erg/second to nanowatt, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nW = 0.01 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 = 100 nW
- 1 nW = 0.01 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1000 nW
- 100 erg/s = 10000 nW
How to Convert Erg/second to Nanowatt
1 erg/s = 100 nW
Example: convert 15 erg/s to nW:
15 erg/s = 15 × 100 nW = 1500 nW
Erg/second to Nanowatt Conversion Table
| erg/second | nanowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 100 nW |
| 2 erg/s | 200 nW |
| 3 erg/s | 300 nW |
| 5 erg/s | 500 nW |
| 10 erg/s | 1000 nW |
| 20 erg/s | 2000 nW |
| 50 erg/s | 5000 nW |
| 100 erg/s | 10000 nW |
| 500 erg/s | 50000 nW |
| 1000 erg/s | 100000 nW |
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.
Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in nanowatt?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 100 nanowatt (nW).
How do you convert erg/second to nanowatt?
Multiply the erg/second value by 100. For example, 25 erg/s × 100 = 2500 nW.
What is 10 erg/second in nanowatt?
10 erg/s = 1000 nW.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the nanowatt?
The erg/second is the larger unit: 1 erg/s = 100 nW.