A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-scale electrical work.
Terawatts to Watts
Convert Terawatt (TW) to Watt (W) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert terawatts (TW) 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 = TW × 1.000000e+12
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Formula
W = TW × 1.000000e+12
TW = W × 1.000000e-12
Conversion table
| 1 TW | 1.000000e+12 W |
| 5 TW | 5.000000e+12 W |
| 10 TW | 1.000000e+13 W |
| 20 TW | 2.000000e+13 W |
| 50 TW | 5.000000e+13 W |
| 100 TW | 1.000000e+14 W |
| 500 TW | 5.000000e+14 W |
| 1000 TW | 1.000000e+15 W |
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How the formula works
Both terawatt and watt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in terawatts by 1.000000e+12 to get watts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a watt value by 1.000000e-12 to get back to terawatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Terawatt (TW)?
A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-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 terawatts to watts?
Multiply the terawatt value by 1.000000e+12 to get the equivalent in watts. For example, 5 TW × 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 terawatts?
Yes. Divide the watt value by 1.000000e+12, or multiply it by 1.000000e-12, to get terawatts.
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About converting terawatts to watts
A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-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 terawatts 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.