Convert petawatt to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 1000000000 MJ/s. To convert petawatt to megajoule/second, multiply the value by 1000000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MJ/s = 1e-09 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 = 1000000000 MJ/s
- 1 MJ/s = 1e-09 PW
- 10 PW = 10000000000 MJ/s
- 100 PW = 100000000000 MJ/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Megajoule/second
1 PW = 1000000000 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 PW to MJ/s:
15 PW = 15 × 1000000000 MJ/s = 15000000000 MJ/s
Petawatt to Megajoule/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | megajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1000000000 MJ/s |
| 2 PW | 2000000000 MJ/s |
| 3 PW | 3000000000 MJ/s |
| 5 PW | 5000000000 MJ/s |
| 10 PW | 10000000000 MJ/s |
| 20 PW | 20000000000 MJ/s |
| 50 PW | 50000000000 MJ/s |
| 100 PW | 100000000000 MJ/s |
| 500 PW | 500000000000 MJ/s |
| 1000 PW | 1e+12 MJ/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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in megajoule/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1000000000 megajoule/second (MJ/s).
How do you convert petawatt to megajoule/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1000000000. For example, 25 PW × 1000000000 = 25000000000 MJ/s.
What is 10 petawatt in megajoule/second?
10 PW = 10000000000 MJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the megajoule/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1000000000 MJ/s.