Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Centiwatts to Nanowatts Converter — cW to nW
Convert Centiwatt (cW) to Nanowatt (nW) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiwatt = 10,000,000 nanowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiwatts 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 0.01 / 1e-9.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiwatts to Nanowatts
Centiwatt 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: Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units, and nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Formula
nanowatts = centiwatts × 10000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiwatt-to-nanowatt factor of 10000000.
Simple example
1 cW × 10000000 = 10,000,000 nW
1 centiwatt = 10,000,000 nanowatts.
Real-world example
100 cW × 10000000 = 1,000,000,000 nW
100 centiwatts = 1,000,000,000 nanowatts.
Conversion table
| Centiwatt (cW) | Nanowatt (nW) |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 10,000,000 nW |
| 10 cW | 100,000,000 nW |
| 50 cW | 500,000,000 nW |
| 100 cW | 1,000,000,000 nW |
| 500 cW | 5,000,000,000 nW |
| 1,000 cW | 10,000,000,000 nW |
Reverse conversion: Nanowatt to Centiwatt
1 nW × 1e-7 = 1e-7 cW
1 nanowatt = 1e-7 centiwatts.
centiwatts = nanowatts × 1e-7
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanowatt to Centiwatt.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Understanding the Nanowatt (nW)
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanowatts are in 1 centiwatt?
1 centiwatt equals 10,000,000 nanowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiwatt to nanowatt?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 10000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanowatt back to centiwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanowatt equals 1e-7 centiwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the centiwatt to nanowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiwatt and nanowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000000 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.