Convert petawatt to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+15 J/s. To convert petawatt to joule/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e+15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 1.0000e-15 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+15 J/s
- 1 J/s = 1.0000e-15 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+16 J/s
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+17 J/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Joule/second
1 PW = 1e+15 J/s
Example: convert 15 PW to J/s:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+15 J/s = 1.5e+16 J/s
Petawatt to Joule/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+15 J/s |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+15 J/s |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+15 J/s |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+15 J/s |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+16 J/s |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+16 J/s |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+16 J/s |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+17 J/s |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+17 J/s |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+18 J/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.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in joule/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+15 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert petawatt to joule/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+15. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+15 = 2.5000e+16 J/s.
What is 10 petawatt in joule/second?
10 PW = 1.0000e+16 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the joule/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+15 J/s.