What does erg/second measure?

Erg/second is a CGS unit of power representing energy transfer of one erg per second.

Why convert erg/second to terawatt?

Converting erg/second to terawatt helps express very small astrophysical power units in terms of extremely large SI power units used for national or astronomical scales.

Is terawatt suitable for small power measurements?

No, terawatts represent very large power values and are not practical for small or moderate power levels.

How to Convert from Erg/second [erg/s] to Terawatt [TW]?

Learn how to convert power units from erg per second to terawatt with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the applications and limitations of this conversion.

Erg/second [erg/s]

Terawatt [TW]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Erg/second [erg/s] to Terawatt [TW] Conversion Table

Erg/second [erg/s]	Terawatt [TW]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Erg/second [erg/s] to Terawatt [TW] Conversion Table
Erg/second [erg/s]	Terawatt [TW]

Explore More Power Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter allows you to convert power values from erg per second (erg/s), a CGS unit, to terawatt (TW), a large-scale SI unit used for expressing very high power levels.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value of power in erg/second you wish to convert.
Select erg/second as the input unit and terawatt as the output unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent terawatt value.

Key Features

Converts between erg/second and terawatt units accurately following accepted definitions.
Supports power unit conversions applicable in astrophysics and large-scale energy contexts.
Provides an easy-to-use interface for translating small CGS power values into very large SI power units.

Examples

Convert 1 erg/s which equals 1 × 10⁻¹⁹ terawatts.
Convert 1,000,000 erg/s resulting in 1 × 10⁻¹³ terawatts.

Common Use Cases

Expressing luminosities and radiative power of astronomical objects in astrophysics.
Reporting power in CGS-based scientific calculations or older literature.
Quantifying national or global electricity generation or consumption levels.
Describing large-scale astrophysical power outputs such as those from stars.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion when working across vastly different power scales from astrophysical to terrestrial.
Consider intermediate units if precision is critical when converting between very small and very large values.
Remember that terawatts represent extremely large power, making it unsuitable for small or moderate power measurements.

Limitations

Conversion results in very small decimal values due to the large scale difference between erg/s and TW.
The terawatt unit is not practical for measuring small or moderate power quantities.
Loss of precision may occur if intermediate units are not applied during conversions involving vastly different scales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does erg/second measure?: Erg/second is a CGS unit of power representing energy transfer of one erg per second.
Why convert erg/second to terawatt?: Converting erg/second to terawatt helps express very small astrophysical power units in terms of extremely large SI power units used for national or astronomical scales.
Is terawatt suitable for small power measurements?: No, terawatts represent very large power values and are not practical for small or moderate power levels.

Key Terminology

erg/second [erg/s]: A CGS unit of power equal to one erg of energy transferred per second; 1 erg/s equals 1×10⁻⁷ watts.
terawatt [TW]: An SI unit of power equal to 10¹² watts, used to express very large rates of energy transfer or generation.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is erg/second?

An SI unit of power

A CGS-system unit of power

A unit of energy

What does one terawatt represent?

10^6 watts

10^12 watts

10^-7 watts

Why might precision be lost converting from erg/s to TW?

Because both units measure the same scale

Due to the extreme scale difference and lack of intermediate units

Because erg/s is larger than TW

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Fuel Consumption Units Converter Online Moment of Inertia Units Converter Online Length Units Converter