Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Nanowatts to Terawatts Converter — nW to TW
Convert Nanowatt (nW) to Terawatt (TW) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanowatt = 1e-21 terawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanowatts to Terawatts 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.
Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e+12.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Nanowatts to Terawatts
Nanowatt and Terawatt 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: Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units, and terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Formula
terawatts = nanowatts × 1e-21
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 terawatt equals 1e+12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanowatt-to-terawatt factor of 1e-21.
Simple example
1 nW × 1e-21 = 1e-21 TW
1 nanowatt = 1e-21 terawatts.
Real-world example
100 nW × 1e-21 = 1e-19 TW
100 nanowatts = 1e-19 terawatts.
Conversion table
| Nanowatt (nW) | Terawatt (TW) |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 1e-21 TW |
| 10 nW | 1e-20 TW |
| 50 nW | 5e-20 TW |
| 100 nW | 1e-19 TW |
| 500 nW | 5e-19 TW |
| 1,000 nW | 1e-18 TW |
Reverse conversion: Terawatt to Nanowatt
1e-21 TW × 1e+21 = 1 nW
1e-21 terawatts = 1 nanowatts.
nanowatts = terawatts × 1e+21
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Terawatt to Nanowatt.
Understanding the Nanowatt (nW)
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Understanding the Terawatt (TW)
Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many terawatts are in 1 nanowatt?
1 nanowatt equals 1e-21 terawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanowatt to terawatt?
Multiply the nanowatt value by 1e-21. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert terawatt back to nanowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 terawatt equals 1e+21 nanowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a terawatt?
Terawatt (TW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the nanowatt to terawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanowatt and terawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-21 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.