Convert petawatt to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to petawatt.
1 PW = 1000000000 MW. To convert petawatt to megawatt, multiply the value by 1000000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MW = 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 MW
- 1 MW = 1e-09 PW
- 10 PW = 10000000000 MW
- 100 PW = 100000000000 MW
How to Convert Petawatt to Megawatt
1 PW = 1000000000 MW
Example: convert 15 PW to MW:
15 PW = 15 × 1000000000 MW = 15000000000 MW
Petawatt to Megawatt Conversion Table
| petawatt | megawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1000000000 MW |
| 2 PW | 2000000000 MW |
| 3 PW | 3000000000 MW |
| 5 PW | 5000000000 MW |
| 10 PW | 10000000000 MW |
| 20 PW | 20000000000 MW |
| 50 PW | 50000000000 MW |
| 100 PW | 100000000000 MW |
| 500 PW | 500000000000 MW |
| 1000 PW | 1e+12 MW |
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.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in megawatt?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1000000000 megawatt (MW).
How do you convert petawatt to megawatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1000000000. For example, 25 PW × 1000000000 = 25000000000 MW.
What is 10 petawatt in megawatt?
10 PW = 10000000000 MW.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the megawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1000000000 MW.