Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Attowatts to Nanowatts Converter — aW to nW
Convert Attowatt (aW) to Nanowatt (nW) using the exact conversion factor (1 attowatt = 1e-9 nanowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Attowatts to Nanowatts converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-18 / 1e-9.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Attowatts to Nanowatts
Attowatt and Nanowatt both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units, and nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Formula
nanowatts = attowatts × 1e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 attowatt equals 1e-18 base units, and 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct attowatt-to-nanowatt factor of 1e-9.
Simple example
1 aW × 1e-9 = 1e-9 nW
1 attowatt = 1e-9 nanowatts.
Real-world example
100 aW × 1e-9 = 1e-7 nW
100 attowatts = 1e-7 nanowatts.
Conversion table
| Attowatt (aW) | Nanowatt (nW) |
|---|---|
| 1 aW | 1e-9 nW |
| 10 aW | 1e-8 nW |
| 50 aW | 5e-8 nW |
| 100 aW | 1e-7 nW |
| 500 aW | 5e-7 nW |
| 1,000 aW | 0.000001 nW |
Reverse conversion: Nanowatt to Attowatt
1e-9 nW × 1000000000 = 1 aW
1e-9 nanowatts = 1 attowatt.
attowatts = nanowatts × 1000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanowatt to Attowatt.
Understanding the Attowatt (aW)
Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Understanding the Nanowatt (nW)
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanowatts are in 1 attowatt?
1 attowatt equals 1e-9 nanowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert attowatt to nanowatt?
Multiply the attowatt value by 1e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanowatt back to attowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanowatt equals 1,000,000,000 attowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a attowatt?
Attowatt (aW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the attowatt to nanowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both attowatt and nanowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.