Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Terawatts to Exawatts Converter — TW to EW
Convert Terawatt (TW) to Exawatt (EW) using the exact conversion factor (1 terawatt = 0.000001 exawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Terawatts to Exawatts converter
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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.
Exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e+12 / 1e+18.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Terawatts to Exawatts
Terawatt and Exawatt 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: Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units, and exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
Formula
exawatts = terawatts × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 terawatt equals 1e+12 base units, and 1 exawatt equals 1e+18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct terawatt-to-exawatt factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 TW × 0.000001 = 0.000001 EW
1 terawatt = 0.000001 exawatts.
Real-world example
100 TW × 0.000001 = 0.0001 EW
100 terawatts = 0.0001 exawatts.
Conversion table
| Terawatt (TW) | Exawatt (EW) |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 0.000001 EW |
| 10 TW | 0.00001 EW |
| 100 TW | 0.0001 EW |
| 500 TW | 0.0005 EW |
| 1,000 TW | 0.001 EW |
| 5,000 TW | 0.005 EW |
Reverse conversion: Exawatt to Terawatt
0.000001 EW × 1000000 = 1 TW
0.000001 exawatts = 1 terawatt.
terawatts = exawatts × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Exawatt to Terawatt.
Understanding the Terawatt (TW)
Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Understanding the Exawatt (EW)
Exawatt is 1000000000000000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many exawatts are in 1 terawatt?
1 terawatt equals 0.000001 exawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert terawatt to exawatt?
Multiply the terawatt value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert exawatt back to terawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 exawatt equals 1,000,000 terawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a terawatt?
Terawatt (TW) is a unit of power.
What is a exawatt?
Exawatt (EW) is a unit of power.
Is the terawatt to exawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both terawatt and exawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.