Convert attojoule to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to attojoule.
How to Convert Attojoule to Megawatt-Hour
1 aJ = 2.77777777777778e-28 MW*h
Example: convert 15 aJ to MW*h:
15 aJ = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-28 MW*h = 4.16666666666667e-27 MW*h
Attojoule to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.