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
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.
Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e+12.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanowatts to Terawatts
Nanowatt and Terawatt 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: 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 |
| 100 nW | 1e-19 TW |
| 500 nW | 5e-19 TW |
| 1,000 nW | 1e-18 TW |
| 5,000 nW | 5e-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 power.
What is a terawatt?
Terawatt (TW) is a unit of power.
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.