Convert petawatt to femtowatt
Enter a value below to convert petawatt [PW] to femtowatt [fW]. Reverse conversion: Convert femtowatt to petawatt.
1 PW = 1.0000e+30 fW. To convert petawatt to femtowatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+30; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fW = 1.0000e-30 PW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Petawatt to Femtowatt: Quick Reference
- 1 PW = 1.0000e+30 fW
- 1 fW = 1.0000e-30 PW
- 10 PW = 1.0000e+31 fW
- 100 PW = 1.0000e+32 fW
How to Convert Petawatt to Femtowatt
1 PW = 1e+30 fW
Example: convert 15 PW to fW:
15 PW = 15 × 1e+30 fW = 1.5e+31 fW
Petawatt to Femtowatt Conversion Table
| petawatt | femtowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1.0000e+30 fW |
| 2 PW | 2.0000e+30 fW |
| 3 PW | 3.0000e+30 fW |
| 5 PW | 5.0000e+30 fW |
| 10 PW | 1.0000e+31 fW |
| 20 PW | 2.0000e+31 fW |
| 50 PW | 5.0000e+31 fW |
| 100 PW | 1.0000e+32 fW |
| 500 PW | 5.0000e+32 fW |
| 1000 PW | 1.0000e+33 fW |
Petawatt: Definition and Use
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.
Femtowatt: Definition and Use
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.
Petawatt to Femtowatt: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in femtowatt?
1 petawatt (PW) = 1.0000e+30 femtowatt (fW).
How do you convert petawatt to femtowatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1.0000e+30. For example, 25 PW × 1.0000e+30 = 2.5000e+31 fW.
What is 10 petawatt in femtowatt?
10 PW = 1.0000e+31 fW.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the femtowatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 1.0000e+30 fW.