Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Attowatts to Petawatts Converter — aW to PW
Convert Attowatt (aW) to Petawatt (PW) using the exact conversion factor (1 attowatt = 1e-33 petawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Attowatts to Petawatts 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.
Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-18 / 1e+15.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Attowatts to Petawatts
Attowatt and Petawatt 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 petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Formula
petawatts = attowatts × 1e-33
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 attowatt equals 1e-18 base units, and 1 petawatt equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct attowatt-to-petawatt factor of 1e-33.
Simple example
1 aW × 1e-33 = 1e-33 PW
1 attowatt = 1e-33 petawatts.
Real-world example
100 aW × 1e-33 = 1e-31 PW
100 attowatts = 1e-31 petawatts.
Conversion table
| Attowatt (aW) | Petawatt (PW) |
|---|---|
| 1 aW | 1e-33 PW |
| 10 aW | 1e-32 PW |
| 50 aW | 5e-32 PW |
| 100 aW | 1e-31 PW |
| 500 aW | 5e-31 PW |
| 1,000 aW | 1e-30 PW |
Reverse conversion: Petawatt to Attowatt
1e-33 PW × 1e+33 = 1 aW
1e-33 petawatts = 1 attowatt.
attowatts = petawatts × 1e+33
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petawatt to Attowatt.
Understanding the Attowatt (aW)
Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Understanding the Petawatt (PW)
Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many petawatts are in 1 attowatt?
1 attowatt equals 1e-33 petawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert attowatt to petawatt?
Multiply the attowatt value by 1e-33. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petawatt back to attowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petawatt equals 1e+33 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 petawatt?
Petawatt (PW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the attowatt to petawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both attowatt and petawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-33 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.