What does one gigawatt represent in watts?

One gigawatt equals one billion watts, where a watt is one joule per second.

Why convert from gigawatt to picojoule per second?

To relate very large power outputs to extremely small power units, facilitating cross-disciplinary power analysis.

In what fields is picojoule per second commonly used?

It is used in microelectronics for ultra-low-power devices and in photonics for sensitive optical power measurements.

How to Convert from Gigawatt [GW] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s]

Convert power units from gigawatts to picojoule per second using this online converter to understand extremely large to extremely small power values.

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Gigawatt [GW] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform power measurements from gigawatts (GW), representing very large energy rates, into picojoule per second (pJ/s), which are used for extremely small power levels in microelectronics and photonics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gigawatts you want to convert
Select gigawatt [GW] as the source unit
Choose picojoule per second [pJ/s] as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power value in picojoule per second

Key Features

Converts power units between gigawatt and picojoule per second with precise predefined ratios
Supports understanding of power measurements across vastly different scales
Ideal for bridging large-scale and micro-scale power analyses in engineering and research
Browser-based and easy to use without needing specialized software

Examples

2 GW equals 2 × 10^21 pJ/s, which is 2000000000000000000000 pJ/s
0.5 GW equals 0.5 × 10^21 pJ/s, which is 500000000000000000000 pJ/s

Common Use Cases

Rating output power of large-scale power plants including coal, gas, or nuclear facilities
Measuring continuous power consumption in ultra-low-power microcontrollers and sensors
Analyzing energy rates in sensitive photonic detectors and single-photon systems
Comparing national or regional electrical generation capacities and peak grid demands

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the large scale difference between GW and pJ/s before converting
Use this tool primarily to translate macro-scale power data into micro-scale units or vice versa
Be mindful of very large numerical outputs that can be cumbersome in calculations
Apply conversions for educational or research purposes to compare power measurements across disciplines

Limitations

Conversions result in extremely large numbers due to the vast difference in unit scales
Direct use of both units in practical applications simultaneously is uncommon
Primarily beneficial for theoretical, educational, or specialized research contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one gigawatt represent in watts?: One gigawatt equals one billion watts, where a watt is one joule per second.
Why convert from gigawatt to picojoule per second?: To relate very large power outputs to extremely small power units, facilitating cross-disciplinary power analysis.
In what fields is picojoule per second commonly used?: It is used in microelectronics for ultra-low-power devices and in photonics for sensitive optical power measurements.

Key Terminology

Gigawatt (GW): An SI unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to express large scale power generation.
Picojoule per second (pJ/s): A unit of power equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, used for very small power measurements in microelectronics and photonics.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the equivalence of 1 gigawatt in picojoule per second?

10^12 pJ/s

10^21 pJ/s

10^9 pJ/s

Which unit is used to describe extremely small continuous power?

Gigawatt [GW]

Picojoule/second [pJ/s]

Megawatt [MW]

What is a typical use of gigawatt measurements?

Measuring sensor power draw

Rating electrical output of large power plants

Optical power in photonic detectors

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