Convert femtowatt to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert femtowatt [fW] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to femtowatt.
1 fW = 1.0000e-18 kW. To convert femtowatt to kilowatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e-18; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kW = 1.0000e+18 fW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fW = 1.0000e-18 kW
- 1 kW = 1.0000e+18 fW
- 10 fW = 1.0000e-17 kW
- 100 fW = 1.0000e-16 kW
How to Convert Femtowatt to Kilowatt
1 fW = 1e-18 kW
Example: convert 15 fW to kW:
15 fW = 15 × 1e-18 kW = 1.5e-17 kW
Femtowatt to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| femtowatt | kilowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 fW | 1.0000e-18 kW |
| 2 fW | 2.0000e-18 kW |
| 3 fW | 3.0000e-18 kW |
| 5 fW | 5.0000e-18 kW |
| 10 fW | 1.0000e-17 kW |
| 20 fW | 2.0000e-17 kW |
| 50 fW | 5.0000e-17 kW |
| 100 fW | 1.0000e-16 kW |
| 500 fW | 5.0000e-16 kW |
| 1000 fW | 1.0000e-15 kW |
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 femtowatt in kilowatt?
1 femtowatt (fW) = 1.0000e-18 kilowatt (kW).
How do you convert femtowatt to kilowatt?
Multiply the femtowatt value by 1.0000e-18. For example, 25 fW × 1.0000e-18 = 2.5000e-17 kW.
What is 10 femtowatt in kilowatt?
10 fW = 1.0000e-17 kW.
Which unit is larger, the femtowatt or the kilowatt?
The kilowatt is the larger unit: 1 fW equals only 1.0000e-18 kW.