Convert attowatt to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert attowatt [aW] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to attowatt.
How to Convert Attowatt to Gigawatt
1 aW = 1e-27 GW
Example: convert 15 aW to GW:
15 aW = 15 × 1e-27 GW = 1.5e-26 GW
Attowatt to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.