Convert terawatt to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to terawatt.
1 TW = 0.001 PW. To convert terawatt to petawatt, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 PW = 1000 TW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 TW = 0.001 PW
- 1 PW = 1000 TW
- 10 TW = 0.01 PW
- 100 TW = 0.1 PW
How to Convert Terawatt to Petawatt
1 TW = 0.001 PW
Example: convert 15 TW to PW:
15 TW = 15 × 0.001 PW = 0.015 PW
Terawatt to Petawatt Conversion Table
| terawatt | petawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 0.001 PW |
| 2 TW | 0.002 PW |
| 3 TW | 0.003 PW |
| 5 TW | 0.005 PW |
| 10 TW | 0.01 PW |
| 20 TW | 0.02 PW |
| 50 TW | 0.05 PW |
| 100 TW | 0.1 PW |
| 500 TW | 0.5 PW |
| 1000 TW | 1 PW |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 terawatt in petawatt?
1 terawatt (TW) = 0.001 petawatt (PW).
How do you convert terawatt to petawatt?
Multiply the terawatt value by 0.001. For example, 25 TW × 0.001 = 0.025 PW.
What is 10 terawatt in petawatt?
10 TW = 0.01 PW.
Which unit is larger, the terawatt or the petawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 TW equals only 0.001 PW.