Rontowatt is 1e-27 watt units.
Rontowatts to Picowatts Converter — rW to pW
Convert Rontowatt (rW) to Picowatt (pW) using the exact conversion factor (1 rontowatt = 1e-15 picowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Rontowatts to Picowatts 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.
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-27 / 1e-12.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Rontowatts to Picowatts
Rontowatt and Picowatt 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: Rontowatt is 1e-27 watt units, and picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Formula
picowatts = rontowatts × 1e-15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 rontowatt equals 1e-27 base units, and 1 picowatt equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct rontowatt-to-picowatt factor of 1e-15.
Simple example
1 rW × 1e-15 = 1e-15 pW
1 rontowatt = 1e-15 picowatts.
Real-world example
100 rW × 1e-15 = 1e-13 pW
100 rontowatts = 1e-13 picowatts.
Conversion table
| Rontowatt (rW) | Picowatt (pW) |
|---|---|
| 1 rW | 1e-15 pW |
| 10 rW | 1e-14 pW |
| 100 rW | 1e-13 pW |
| 500 rW | 5e-13 pW |
| 1,000 rW | 1e-12 pW |
| 5,000 rW | 5e-12 pW |
Reverse conversion: Picowatt to Rontowatt
1e-15 pW × 1e+15 = 1 rW
1e-15 picowatts = 1 rontowatt.
rontowatts = picowatts × 1e+15
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picowatt to Rontowatt.
Understanding the Rontowatt (rW)
Rontowatt is 1e-27 watt units.
Understanding the Picowatt (pW)
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many picowatts are in 1 rontowatt?
1 rontowatt equals 1e-15 picowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert rontowatt to picowatt?
Multiply the rontowatt value by 1e-15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picowatt back to rontowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picowatt equals 1e+15 rontowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a rontowatt?
Rontowatt (rW) is a unit of power.
What is a picowatt?
Picowatt (pW) is a unit of power.
Is the rontowatt to picowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both rontowatt and picowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.