Convert petawatt to attowatt
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to attowatt [aW], or Convert attowatt to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+33 aW. To convert petawatt to attowatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+33; to go the other way, divide by it (1 aW = 1.0000e-33 PW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 PW = 1.0000e+33 aW
- 1 aW = 1.0000e-33 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+34 aW
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+35 aW
How to Convert Petawatt to Attowatt
1 PW = 1e+33 aW
Example: convert 15 PW to aW:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+33 aW = 1.5e+34 aW
Petawatt to Attowatt Conversion Table
| petawatt | attowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+33 aW |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+33 aW |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+33 aW |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+33 aW |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+34 aW |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+34 aW |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+34 aW |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+35 aW |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+35 aW |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+36 aW |
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.
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 petawatt in attowatt?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+33 attowatt (aW).
How do you convert petawatt to attowatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+33. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+33 = 2.5000e+34 aW.
What is 10 petawatt in attowatt?
10 PW = 1.0000e+34 aW.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the attowatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+33 aW.