Hectowatt is 100 watt units.
Hectowatts to Nanowatts Converter — hW to nW
Convert Hectowatt (hW) to Nanowatt (nW) using the exact conversion factor (1 hectowatt = 100,000,000,000 nanowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hectowatts to Nanowatts converter
Converter
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.
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Result = input x 100 / 1e-9.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Hectowatts to Nanowatts
Hectowatt and Nanowatt 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: Hectowatt is 100 watt units, and nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Formula
nanowatts = hectowatts × 100000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hectowatt equals 100 base units, and 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hectowatt-to-nanowatt factor of 100000000000.
Simple example
1 hW × 100000000000 = 100,000,000,000 nW
1 hectowatt = 100,000,000,000 nanowatts.
Real-world example
100 hW × 100000000000 = 1e+13 nW
100 hectowatts = 1e+13 nanowatts.
Conversion table
| Hectowatt (hW) | Nanowatt (nW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 100,000,000,000 nW |
| 10 hW | 1,000,000,000,000 nW |
| 100 hW | 1e+13 nW |
| 500 hW | 5e+13 nW |
| 1,000 hW | 1e+14 nW |
| 5,000 hW | 5e+14 nW |
Reverse conversion: Nanowatt to Hectowatt
1 nW × 1e-11 = 1e-11 hW
1 nanowatt = 1e-11 hectowatts.
hectowatts = nanowatts × 1e-11
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanowatt to Hectowatt.
Understanding the Hectowatt (hW)
Hectowatt is 100 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 hectowatt?
1 hectowatt equals 100,000,000,000 nanowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hectowatt to nanowatt?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 100000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanowatt back to hectowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanowatt equals 1e-11 hectowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hectowatt?
Hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power.
Is the hectowatt to nanowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both hectowatt and nanowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.