Petawatt
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Petawatt Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From PWTo WAll conversion
1 PW1000000000000000 W
2 PW2000000000000000 W
3 PW3000000000000000 W
4 PW4000000000000000 W
5 PW5000000000000000 W
6 PW6000000000000000 W
7 PW7000000000000000 W
8 PW8000000000000000 W
9 PW9000000000000000 W
10 PW10000000000000000 W
Description

Petawatt (PW): Exploring Extreme Power Levels

A petawatt equals one quadrillion watts and is primarily used in scientific research, particularly in the field of high-intensity laser physics. Petawatt lasers are employed to study matter under extreme conditions, contributing to advancements in nuclear fusion research and materials science.

While not commonly encountered in everyday contexts, the petawatt represents the frontier of power generation and its potential applications in future technologies.

Understanding the Watt (W): The Fundamental Unit of Power

The watt (symbol: W) is the International System of Units (SI) standard for measuring power. Defined as one joule per second, it quantifies the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. Named after Scottish engineer James Watt, this unit is pivotal in various fields, from electrical engineering to physics, serving as the cornerstone for understanding energy consumption and generation.

In practical terms, a 100-watt light bulb consumes energy at a rate of 100 joules per second. This measurement is crucial for designing electrical systems, assessing appliance efficiency, and managing energy resources effectively.

Complete list of conversion for Petawatt
Petawatt (PW)

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000000 Watt

Convert 2 PW → W

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000 Kilowatt

Convert 2 PW → kW

1 Petawatt = 1000000000 Megawatt

Convert 2 PW → MW

1 Petawatt = 1000000 Gigawatt

Convert 2 PW → GW

1 Petawatt = 1000 Terawatt

Convert 2 PW → TW

1 Petawatt = 0.001 Exawatt

Convert 2 PW → EW

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000000000 Milliwatt

Convert 2 PW → mW

1 Petawatt = 1e+21 Microwatt

Convert 2 PW → μW

1 Petawatt = 1e+24 Nanowatt

Convert 2 PW → nW

1 Petawatt = 1e+27 Picowatt

Convert 2 PW → pW

1 Petawatt = 9.999999999999999e+29 Femtowatt

Convert 2 PW → fW

1 Petawatt = 1e+33 Attowatt

Convert 2 PW → aW

1 Petawatt = 1341022088843.8076 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 PW → hp

1 Petawatt = 1359621617303.9043 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 PW → hp (metric)

1 Petawatt = 1340482573726.5415 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 PW → hp (electric)

1 Petawatt = 101941995004.84224 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 PW → hp (boiler)

1 Petawatt = 1340482573726.5415 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 PW → hp (water)

1 Petawatt = 1359621617303.9043 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 PW → PS

1 Petawatt = 3412141635133075.5 BTU per hour

Convert 2 PW → BTU/h

1 Petawatt = 56869027252217.92 BTU per minute

Convert 2 PW → BTU/min

1 Petawatt = 947817122667.0133 BTU per second

Convert 2 PW → BTU/s

1 Petawatt = 239005736137667.28 Calorie per second

Convert 2 PW → cal/s

1 Petawatt = 14340344853744974 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 PW → cal/min

1 Petawatt = 860420814612010400 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 PW → cal/h

1 Petawatt = 239005736137.6673 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 PW → kcal/s

1 Petawatt = 14340344853744.975 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 PW → kcal/min

1 Petawatt = 860420814612010.4 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 PW → kcal/h

1 Petawatt = 1e+22 Erg per second

Convert 2 PW → erg/s

1 Petawatt = 737562149457546.4 Foot-pound per second

Convert 2 PW → ft·lb/s

1 Petawatt = 44253728967452790 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 PW → ft·lb/min

1 Petawatt = 2655223714546457000 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 PW → ft·lb/h

1 Petawatt = 284345136099.3853 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 PW → TR

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000000 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 PW → VA

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 PW → kVA

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000000 Joule per second

Convert 2 PW → J/s

1 Petawatt = 59999999880000000 Joule per minute

Convert 2 PW → J/min

1 Petawatt = 3599999712000023000 Joule per hour

Convert 2 PW → J/h

1 Petawatt = 1000000000000 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 PW → kJ/s

1 Petawatt = 59999999880000 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 PW → kJ/min

1 Petawatt = 3599999712000023 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 PW → kJ/h