Convert kilowatt to exawatt
Enter a value below to convert kilowatt [kW] to exawatt [EW]. Reverse conversion: Convert exawatt to kilowatt.
1 kW = 1.0000e-15 EW. To convert kilowatt to exawatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e-15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 EW = 1.0000e+15 kW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Kilowatt to Exawatt: Quick Reference
- 1 kW = 1.0000e-15 EW
- 1 EW = 1.0000e+15 kW
- 10 kW = 1.0000e-14 EW
- 100 kW = 1.0000e-13 EW
How to Convert Kilowatt to Exawatt
1 kW = 1e-15 EW
Example: convert 15 kW to EW:
15 kW = 15 × 1e-15 EW = 1.5e-14 EW
Kilowatt to Exawatt Conversion Table
| kilowatt | exawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.0000e-15 EW |
| 2 kW | 2.0000e-15 EW |
| 3 kW | 3.0000e-15 EW |
| 5 kW | 5.0000e-15 EW |
| 10 kW | 1.0000e-14 EW |
| 20 kW | 2.0000e-14 EW |
| 50 kW | 5.0000e-14 EW |
| 100 kW | 1.0000e-13 EW |
| 500 kW | 5.0000e-13 EW |
| 1000 kW | 1.0000e-12 EW |
Kilowatt: Definition and Use
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Exawatt: Definition and Use
An exawatt (EW) is a unit of power equal to 10^18 watts.
History/Origin
The exawatt is part of the SI prefix system, introduced to represent extremely large power quantities, especially in theoretical physics and astrophysics, as the need to express vast energy outputs grew.
Current Use
Exawatts are primarily used in scientific contexts to describe the power output of large-scale phenomena such as stars and cosmic events; they are rarely used in everyday measurements.
Kilowatt to Exawatt: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilowatt in exawatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.0000e-15 exawatt (EW).
How do you convert kilowatt to exawatt?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 1.0000e-15. For example, 25 kW × 1.0000e-15 = 2.5000e-14 EW.
What is 10 kilowatt in exawatt?
10 kW = 1.0000e-14 EW.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt or the exawatt?
The exawatt is the larger unit: 1 kW equals only 1.0000e-15 EW.