Convert terawatt to erg/second
Enter a value below to convert terawatt [TW] to erg/second [erg/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert erg/second to terawatt.
1 TW = 1.0000e+19 erg/s. To convert terawatt to erg/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e+19; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 1.0000e-19 TW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Terawatt to Erg/second: Quick Reference
- 1 TW = 1.0000e+19 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 1.0000e-19 TW
- 10 TW = 1.0000e+20 erg/s
- 100 TW = 1.0000e+21 erg/s
How to Convert Terawatt to Erg/second
1 TW = 1e+19 erg/s
Example: convert 15 TW to erg/s:
15 TW = 15 × 1e+19 erg/s = 1.5e+20 erg/s
Terawatt to Erg/second Conversion Table
| terawatt | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 1.0000e+19 erg/s |
| 2 TW | 2.0000e+19 erg/s |
| 3 TW | 3.0000e+19 erg/s |
| 5 TW | 5.0000e+19 erg/s |
| 10 TW | 1.0000e+20 erg/s |
| 20 TW | 2.0000e+20 erg/s |
| 50 TW | 5.0000e+20 erg/s |
| 100 TW | 1.0000e+21 erg/s |
| 500 TW | 5.0000e+21 erg/s |
| 1000 TW | 1.0000e+22 erg/s |
Terawatt: Definition and Use
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.
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.
Terawatt to Erg/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 terawatt in erg/second?
1 terawatt (TW) = 1.0000e+19 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert terawatt to erg/second?
Multiply the terawatt value by 1.0000e+19. For example, 25 TW × 1.0000e+19 = 2.5000e+20 erg/s.
What is 10 terawatt in erg/second?
10 TW = 1.0000e+20 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the terawatt or the erg/second?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 TW = 1.0000e+19 erg/s.