Convert petawatt to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to petawatt.
1 PW = 1000 TW. To convert petawatt to terawatt, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TW = 0.001 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 = 1000 TW
- 1 TW = 0.001 PW
- 10 PW = 10000 TW
- 100 PW = 100000 TW
How to Convert Petawatt to Terawatt
1 PW = 1000 TW
Example: convert 15 PW to TW:
15 PW = 15 × 1000 TW = 15000 TW
Petawatt to Terawatt Conversion Table
| petawatt | terawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1000 TW |
| 2 PW | 2000 TW |
| 3 PW | 3000 TW |
| 5 PW | 5000 TW |
| 10 PW | 10000 TW |
| 20 PW | 20000 TW |
| 50 PW | 50000 TW |
| 100 PW | 100000 TW |
| 500 PW | 500000 TW |
| 1000 PW | 1000000 TW |
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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in terawatt?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1000 terawatt (TW).
How do you convert petawatt to terawatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1000. For example, 25 PW × 1000 = 25000 TW.
What is 10 petawatt in terawatt?
10 PW = 10000 TW.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the terawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1000 TW.