Convert attowatt to erg/second
Enter a value below to convert attowatt [aW] to erg/second [erg/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert erg/second to attowatt.
1 aW = 1.0000e-11 erg/s. To convert attowatt to erg/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e-11; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Attowatt to Erg/second: Quick Reference
- 1 aW = 1.0000e-11 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 100000000000 aW
- 10 aW = 1.0000e-10 erg/s
- 100 aW = 1e-09 erg/s
How to Convert Attowatt to Erg/second
1 aW = 1e-11 erg/s
Example: convert 15 aW to erg/s:
15 aW = 15 × 1e-11 erg/s = 1.5e-10 erg/s
Attowatt to Erg/second Conversion Table
| attowatt | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 aW | 1.0000e-11 erg/s |
| 2 aW | 2.0000e-11 erg/s |
| 3 aW | 3.0000e-11 erg/s |
| 5 aW | 5.0000e-11 erg/s |
| 10 aW | 1.0000e-10 erg/s |
| 20 aW | 2.0000e-10 erg/s |
| 50 aW | 5.0000e-10 erg/s |
| 100 aW | 1e-09 erg/s |
| 500 aW | 5e-09 erg/s |
| 1000 aW | 1e-08 erg/s |
Attowatt: Definition and Use
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Erg/second: Definition and Use
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Attowatt to Erg/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 attowatt in erg/second?
1 attowatt (aW) = 1.0000e-11 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert attowatt to erg/second?
Multiply the attowatt value by 1.0000e-11. For example, 25 aW × 1.0000e-11 = 2.5000e-10 erg/s.
What is 10 attowatt in erg/second?
10 aW = 1.0000e-10 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the attowatt or the erg/second?
The erg/second is the larger unit: 1 aW equals only 1.0000e-11 erg/s.