Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Centiwatts to Picowatts Converter — cW to pW
Convert Centiwatt (cW) to Picowatt (pW) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiwatt = 10,000,000,000 picowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiwatts to Picowatts 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.
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1e-12.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiwatts to Picowatts
Centiwatt and Picowatt 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 picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Formula
picowatts = centiwatts × 10000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 picowatt equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiwatt-to-picowatt factor of 10000000000.
Simple example
1 cW × 10000000000 = 10,000,000,000 pW
1 centiwatt = 10,000,000,000 picowatts.
Real-world example
100 cW × 10000000000 = 1e+12 pW
100 centiwatts = 1e+12 picowatts.
Conversion table
| Centiwatt (cW) | Picowatt (pW) |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 10,000,000,000 pW |
| 10 cW | 100,000,000,000 pW |
| 50 cW | 500,000,000,000 pW |
| 100 cW | 1e+12 pW |
| 500 cW | 5e+12 pW |
| 1,000 cW | 1e+13 pW |
Reverse conversion: Picowatt to Centiwatt
1 pW × 1e-10 = 1e-10 cW
1 picowatt = 1e-10 centiwatts.
centiwatts = picowatts × 1e-10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picowatt to Centiwatt.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Understanding the Picowatt (pW)
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many picowatts are in 1 centiwatt?
1 centiwatt equals 10,000,000,000 picowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiwatt to picowatt?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 10000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picowatt back to centiwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picowatt equals 1e-10 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 picowatt?
Picowatt (pW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the centiwatt to picowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiwatt and picowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000000000 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.