Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Attowatts to Exawatts Converter — aW to EW
Convert Attowatt (aW) to Exawatt (EW) using the exact conversion factor (1 attowatt = 1e-36 exawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Attowatts to Exawatts converter
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Power Converter
Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-18 / 1e+18.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Attowatts to Exawatts
Attowatt and Exawatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. Specifically: Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units, and exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
Formula
exawatts = attowatts × 1e-36
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 attowatt equals 1e-18 base units, and 1 exawatt equals 1e+18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct attowatt-to-exawatt factor of 1e-36.
Simple example
1 aW × 1e-36 = 1e-36 EW
1 attowatt = 1e-36 exawatts.
Real-world example
100 aW × 1e-36 = 1e-34 EW
100 attowatts = 1e-34 exawatts.
Conversion table
| Attowatt (aW) | Exawatt (EW) |
|---|---|
| 1 aW | 1e-36 EW |
| 10 aW | 1e-35 EW |
| 100 aW | 1e-34 EW |
| 500 aW | 5e-34 EW |
| 1,000 aW | 1e-33 EW |
| 5,000 aW | 5e-33 EW |
Reverse conversion: Exawatt to Attowatt
1e-36 EW × 1e+36 = 1 aW
1e-36 exawatts = 1 attowatts.
attowatts = exawatts × 1e+36
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Exawatt to Attowatt.
Understanding the Attowatt (aW)
Attowatt is 1e-18 watt units.
Understanding the Exawatt (EW)
Exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many exawatts are in 1 attowatt?
1 attowatt equals 1e-36 exawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert attowatt to exawatt?
Multiply the attowatt value by 1e-36. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert exawatt back to attowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 exawatt equals 1e+36 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 power.
What is a exawatt?
Exawatt (EW) is a unit of power.
Is the attowatt to exawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both attowatt and exawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-36 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.