Convert petawatt to centijoule/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to centijoule/second [cJ/s], or Convert centijoule/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cJ/s. To convert petawatt to centijoule/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e+17; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cJ/s = 1.0000e-17 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+17 cJ/s
- 1 cJ/s = 1.0000e-17 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+18 cJ/s
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+19 cJ/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Centijoule/second
1 PW = 1e+17 cJ/s
Example: convert 15 PW to cJ/s:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+17 cJ/s = 1.5e+18 cJ/s
Petawatt to Centijoule/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | centijoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+17 cJ/s |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+17 cJ/s |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+17 cJ/s |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+17 cJ/s |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+18 cJ/s |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+18 cJ/s |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+18 cJ/s |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+19 cJ/s |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+19 cJ/s |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+20 cJ/s |
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.
Centijoule/second
A centijoule per second (cJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to 0.01 joules per second.
History/Origin
The centijoule per second is derived from the SI unit joule, with the prefix centi indicating a hundredth, and is used in contexts requiring smaller power measurements. It has been in use as a supplementary unit in scientific and engineering fields where precise, small-scale power measurements are needed.
Current Use
The cJ/s is used in scientific research, engineering, and technical applications involving small power quantities, such as in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), low-power electronics, and detailed energy transfer analyses within the 'Power' converter category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in centijoule/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+17 centijoule/second (cJ/s).
How do you convert petawatt to centijoule/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+17. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+17 = 2.5000e+18 cJ/s.
What is 10 petawatt in centijoule/second?
10 PW = 1.0000e+18 cJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the centijoule/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cJ/s.