Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Petawatts to Centiwatts Converter — PW to cW
Convert Petawatt (PW) to Centiwatt (cW) using the exact conversion factor (1 petawatt = 1e+17 centiwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Petawatts to Centiwatts 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.
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 0.01.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Petawatts to Centiwatts
Petawatt and Centiwatt 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: Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units, and centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Formula
centiwatts = petawatts × 1e+17
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petawatt equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petawatt-to-centiwatt factor of 1e+17.
Simple example
1 PW × 1e+17 = 1e+17 cW
1 petawatt = 1e+17 centiwatts.
Real-world example
100 PW × 1e+17 = 1e+19 cW
100 petawatts = 1e+19 centiwatts.
Conversion table
| Petawatt (PW) | Centiwatt (cW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1e+17 cW |
| 10 PW | 1e+18 cW |
| 100 PW | 1e+19 cW |
| 500 PW | 5e+19 cW |
| 1,000 PW | 1e+20 cW |
| 5,000 PW | 5e+20 cW |
Reverse conversion: Centiwatt to Petawatt
1e+17 cW × 1e-17 = 1 PW
1e+17 centiwatts = 1 petawatt.
petawatts = centiwatts × 1e-17
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiwatt to Petawatt.
Understanding the Petawatt (PW)
Petawatt is 1000000000000000 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 petawatt?
1 petawatt equals 1e+17 centiwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petawatt to centiwatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1e+17. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiwatt back to petawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiwatt equals 1e-17 petawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a petawatt?
Petawatt (PW) is a unit of power.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power.
Is the petawatt to centiwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both petawatt and centiwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+17 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.