Convert petawatt to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+22 erg/s. To convert petawatt to erg/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e+22; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 1.0000e-22 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+22 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 1.0000e-22 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+23 erg/s
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+24 erg/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Erg/second
1 PW = 1e+22 erg/s
Example: convert 15 PW to erg/s:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+22 erg/s = 1.5e+23 erg/s
Petawatt to Erg/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+22 erg/s |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+22 erg/s |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+22 erg/s |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+22 erg/s |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+23 erg/s |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+23 erg/s |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+23 erg/s |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+24 erg/s |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+24 erg/s |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+25 erg/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.
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in erg/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+22 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert petawatt to erg/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+22. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+22 = 2.5000e+23 erg/s.
What is 10 petawatt in erg/second?
10 PW = 1.0000e+23 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the erg/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+22 erg/s.