Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Petawatts to Decawatts Converter — PW to daW
Convert Petawatt (PW) to Decawatt (daW) using the exact conversion factor (1 petawatt = 1e+14 decawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Petawatts to Decawatts 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.
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 10.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Petawatts to Decawatts
Petawatt and Decawatt 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 decawatt is 10 watt units.
Formula
decawatts = petawatts × 1e+14
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petawatt equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petawatt-to-decawatt factor of 1e+14.
Simple example
1 PW × 1e+14 = 1e+14 daW
1 petawatt = 1e+14 decawatts.
Real-world example
100 PW × 1e+14 = 1e+16 daW
100 petawatts = 1e+16 decawatts.
Conversion table
| Petawatt (PW) | Decawatt (daW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 1e+14 daW |
| 10 PW | 1e+15 daW |
| 100 PW | 1e+16 daW |
| 500 PW | 5e+16 daW |
| 1,000 PW | 1e+17 daW |
| 5,000 PW | 5e+17 daW |
Reverse conversion: Decawatt to Petawatt
1e+14 daW × 1e-14 = 1 PW
1e+14 decawatts = 1 petawatt.
petawatts = decawatts × 1e-14
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decawatt to Petawatt.
Understanding the Petawatt (PW)
Petawatt is 1000000000000000 watt units.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many decawatts are in 1 petawatt?
1 petawatt equals 1e+14 decawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petawatt to decawatt?
Multiply the petawatt value by 1e+14. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decawatt back to petawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decawatt equals 1e-14 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 decawatt?
Decawatt (daW) is a unit of power.
Is the petawatt to decawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both petawatt and decawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+14 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.