What is a picowatt (pW)?

A picowatt is an SI-derived unit of power equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to quantify extremely small power levels in sensitive instruments and experiments.

What does centijoule per second mean?

A centijoule per second is a power unit equal to one hundredth of a joule per second, used to express small steady power transfer rates in scientific and engineering settings.

Why convert from picowatt to centijoule/second?

Converting allows expressing very small power outputs from sensors and microelectronics in units better suited for steady power levels in engineering and research applications.

How to Convert from Picowatt [pW] to Centijoule/second [cJ/s]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from picowatts (pW) to centijoules per second (cJ/s), with examples and practical applications in low-power technology and scientific research.

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Picowatt [pW] to Centijoule/second [cJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter tool helps you change power values from picowatts (pW), representing trillionths of a watt, to centijoules per second (cJ/s), a unit used to express hundredths of a joule per second. It supports conversions relevant in ultra-low-power electronics and sensitive measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in picowatts you want to convert
Select picowatt [pW] as the input unit and centijoule/second [cJ/s] as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent power in centijoule/second
Refer to examples for understanding typical conversion outcomes

Key Features

Converts power from picowatt [pW] to centijoule/second [cJ/s]
Provides a browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick calculations
Includes practical examples for clarity
Supports scientific and engineering applications involving very small power levels

Examples

5 picowatt (pW) converts to 5 × 1e-10 cJ/s = 5e-10 cJ/s
1000 picowatt (pW) converts to 1000 × 1e-10 cJ/s = 1e-7 cJ/s

Common Use Cases

Measuring noise or signal power in cryogenic detectors and single-photon sensors
Assessing leakage or standby power in ultra-low-power microelectronics and IoT devices
Characterizing small steady power outputs from photodiodes, LEDs, and micro-energy harvesters
Studying very faint signals in astronomy and laboratory quantum-device readout

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure device sensitivity matches the very small power levels being measured
Use this conversion to express small steady power levels in more engineering-friendly units
Consider noise floors and measurement accuracy when interpreting results

Limitations

Both units deal with extremely small power magnitudes making precision challenging
Measurement accuracy can be limited by instrumentation sensitivity and environmental noise
Real-world applicability may be constrained by noise floors in practical devices

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a picowatt (pW)?: A picowatt is an SI-derived unit of power equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to quantify extremely small power levels in sensitive instruments and experiments.
What does centijoule per second mean?: A centijoule per second is a power unit equal to one hundredth of a joule per second, used to express small steady power transfer rates in scientific and engineering settings.
Why convert from picowatt to centijoule/second?: Converting allows expressing very small power outputs from sensors and microelectronics in units better suited for steady power levels in engineering and research applications.

Key Terminology

Picowatt [pW]: A unit of power equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to describe very small power levels in scientific instruments.
Centijoule/second [cJ/s]: A power unit representing one hundredth of a joule transferred per second, useful for small steady power measurements.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in various units such as watts, picowatts, and centijoules per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures extremely small power equal to 10^-12 watts?

Centijoule/second [cJ/s]

Picowatt [pW]

Millijoule/second [mJ/s]

What does 1 centijoule per second equal in watts?

0.01 watt

0.1 watt

0.001 watt

For which application is the picowatt to centijoule/second conversion useful?

Measuring large power plants

Characterizing low-power IoT sensors

Calculating household electricity consumption

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