Convert petawatt to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 1e+12 kJ/s. To convert petawatt to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 1e+12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 1.0000e-12 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 = 1e+12 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 1.0000e-12 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+13 kJ/s
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+14 kJ/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Kilojoule/second
1 PW = 1000000000000 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 PW to kJ/s:
15 PW = 15 × 1000000000000 kJ/s = 15000000000000 kJ/s
Petawatt to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1e+12 kJ/s |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+12 kJ/s |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+12 kJ/s |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+12 kJ/s |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+13 kJ/s |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+13 kJ/s |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+13 kJ/s |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+14 kJ/s |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+14 kJ/s |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+15 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in kilojoule/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1e+12 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert petawatt to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1e+12. For example, 25 PW × 1e+12 = 2.5000e+13 kJ/s.
What is 10 petawatt in kilojoule/second?
10 PW = 1.0000e+13 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the kilojoule/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1e+12 kJ/s.