Convert petawatt to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cW. To convert petawatt to centiwatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+17; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cW = 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 cW
- 1 cW = 1.0000e-17 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+18 cW
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+19 cW
How to Convert Petawatt to Centiwatt
1 PW = 1e+17 cW
Example: convert 15 PW to cW:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+17 cW = 1.5e+18 cW
Petawatt to Centiwatt Conversion Table
| petawatt | centiwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+17 cW |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+17 cW |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+17 cW |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+17 cW |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+18 cW |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+18 cW |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+18 cW |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+19 cW |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+19 cW |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+20 cW |
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.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in centiwatt?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+17 centiwatt (cW).
How do you convert petawatt to centiwatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+17. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+17 = 2.5000e+18 cW.
What is 10 petawatt in centiwatt?
10 PW = 1.0000e+18 cW.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the centiwatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+17 cW.