Convert nanowatt to watt
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to watt [W], or Convert watt to nanowatt.
1 nW = 1e-09 W. To convert nanowatt to watt, multiply the value by 1e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 W = 1000000000 nW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 nW = 1e-09 W
- 1 W = 1000000000 nW
- 10 nW = 1e-08 W
- 100 nW = 1e-07 W
How to Convert Nanowatt to Watt
1 nW = 1e-09 W
Example: convert 15 nW to W:
15 nW = 15 × 1e-09 W = 1.5e-08 W
Nanowatt to Watt Conversion Table
| nanowatt | watt |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 1e-09 W |
| 2 nW | 2e-09 W |
| 3 nW | 3e-09 W |
| 5 nW | 5e-09 W |
| 10 nW | 1e-08 W |
| 20 nW | 2e-08 W |
| 50 nW | 5e-08 W |
| 100 nW | 1e-07 W |
| 500 nW | 5e-07 W |
| 1000 nW | 1e-06 W |
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.
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nanowatt in watt?
1 nanowatt (nW) = 1e-09 watt (W).
How do you convert nanowatt to watt?
Multiply the nanowatt value by 1e-09. For example, 25 nW × 1e-09 = 2.5e-08 W.
What is 10 nanowatt in watt?
10 nW = 1e-08 W.
Which unit is larger, the nanowatt or the watt?
The watt is the larger unit: 1 nW equals only 1e-09 W.