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Convert Terawatts to Petawatts

Convert terawatts to petawatts instantly with our user-friendly calculator. Enter the value in terawatts, hit calculate, and get the equivalent in petawatts within seconds.

Petawatts to Terawatts

How many terawatts in a petawatts?

In 1 terawatts there are 0.001 petawatts. Meanwhile in 1 petawatts there are 1,000 terawatts. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Petawatts to Terawatts calculator above to convert any number.

How to convert terawatts to petawatts?

To convert petawatts (PW) to terawatts (TW), simply multiply the power in petawatts by 1,000. This will give you the equivalent power in terawatts.

Conversion Formula: P[TW] = 1,000 × P[PW]

For example, if you have 5 petawatts, the calculation would be: 5 PW = 1,000 × 5 = 5,000 TW

Remember, to convert petawatts to terawatts, multiply the power in petawatts by 1,000.

Frequently asked questions about terawatts to petawatts

How do you convert terawatts to petawatts?

To convert terawatts to petawatts, simply multiply the terawatt value by 1,000. For example, 1 terawatt is equal to 1,000 petawatts.

What is a terawatt?

A terawatt is a unit of power equal to one trillion (1,000,000,000,000) watts. It is commonly used to measure the power output of large-scale energy systems, such as power plants or energy grids.

What is a petawatt?

A petawatt is a unit of power equal to one quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) watts. It is an extremely large unit of power and is typically used to describe the power output of astronomical events or high-power laser systems.

Can you give an example of terawatt and petawatt usage?

Sure! The power consumption of an average household in the United States is around 10 kilowatts (kW), which is equivalent to 0.01 megawatts (MW) or 0.00001 gigawatts (GW). In contrast, a large power plant may have a capacity of several terawatts (TW), while the power output of a supernova explosion can reach several petawatts (PW).

How can I determine the power output in petawatts if I know the terawatt value?

To convert the power output in terawatts to petawatts, divide the terawatt value by 1,000. For example, if you have a power output of 5 terawatts, it would be equal to 0.005 petawatts.

Are there any real-life applications for petawatts of power?

Yes, there are several real-life applications for petawatts of power. For instance, petawatt lasers are utilized in scientific research to study high-energy physics, plasma physics, and fusion reactions. Additionally, the power output of certain astronomical events, such as gamma-ray bursts or quasars, can be on the order of petawatts.

How does this terawatts to petawatts converter work?

The Calculate Box tool to convert terawatts to petawatts uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type terawatts value in the box and have it instantly converted to petawatts.