Convert hectowatt to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Nanowatt
1 hW = 100000000000 nW
Example: convert 15 hW to nW:
15 hW = 15 × 100000000000 nW = 1500000000000 nW
Hectowatt to Nanowatt Conversion Table
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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.
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.