Femtowatt is 1e-15 watt units.
Femtowatts to Centiwatts Converter — fW to cW
Convert Femtowatt (fW) to Centiwatt (cW) using the exact conversion factor (1 femtowatt = 1e-13 centiwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Femtowatts to Centiwatts 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.
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 0.01.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Femtowatts to Centiwatts
Femtowatt and Centiwatt 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: Femtowatt is 1e-15 watt units, and centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Formula
centiwatts = femtowatts × 1e-13
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 femtowatt equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct femtowatt-to-centiwatt factor of 1e-13.
Simple example
1 fW × 1e-13 = 1e-13 cW
1 femtowatt = 1e-13 centiwatts.
Real-world example
100 fW × 1e-13 = 1e-11 cW
100 femtowatts = 1e-11 centiwatts.
Conversion table
| Femtowatt (fW) | Centiwatt (cW) |
|---|---|
| 1 fW | 1e-13 cW |
| 10 fW | 1e-12 cW |
| 50 fW | 5e-12 cW |
| 100 fW | 1e-11 cW |
| 500 fW | 5e-11 cW |
| 1,000 fW | 1e-10 cW |
Reverse conversion: Centiwatt to Femtowatt
1e-13 cW × 1e+13 = 1 fW
1e-13 centiwatts = 1 femtowatt.
femtowatts = centiwatts × 1e+13
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiwatt to Femtowatt.
Understanding the Femtowatt (fW)
Femtowatt is 1e-15 watt units.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centiwatts are in 1 femtowatt?
1 femtowatt equals 1e-13 centiwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert femtowatt to centiwatt?
Multiply the femtowatt value by 1e-13. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiwatt back to femtowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiwatt equals 1e+13 femtowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a femtowatt?
Femtowatt (fW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the femtowatt to centiwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both femtowatt and centiwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-13 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.