Convert nanowatt to hectowatt
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to hectowatt [hW], or Convert hectowatt to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Hectowatt
1 nW = 1e-11 hW
Example: convert 15 nW to hW:
15 nW = 15 × 1e-11 hW = 1.5e-10 hW
Nanowatt to Hectowatt Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.