A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work.
Picowatts to Watts
Convert Picowatt (pW) to Watt (W) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert picowatts (pW) to watts (W) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
W = pW × 1.000000e-12
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Formula
W = pW × 1.000000e-12
pW = W × 1.000000e+12
Conversion table
| 1 pW | 1.000000e-12 W |
| 5 pW | 5.000000e-12 W |
| 10 pW | 1.000000e-11 W |
| 20 pW | 2.000000e-11 W |
| 50 pW | 5.000000e-11 W |
| 100 pW | 1.000000e-10 W |
| 500 pW | 5.000000e-10 W |
| 1000 pW | 1.000000e-09 W |
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How the formula works
Both picowatt and watt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in picowatts by 1.000000e-12 to get watts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a watt value by 1.000000e+12 to get back to picowatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Picowatt (pW)?
A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work.
What is Watt (W)?
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
How do I convert picowatts to watts?
Multiply the picowatt value by 1.000000e-12 to get the equivalent in watts. For example, 5 pW × 1.000000e-12 = 5.000000e-12 W.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1.000000e-12 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert watts back to picowatts?
Yes. Divide the watt value by 1.000000e-12, or multiply it by 1.000000e+12, to get picowatts.
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About converting picowatts to watts
A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work. The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
Use this calculator to move between picowatts and watts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.