What does 1 picowatt represent?

One picowatt is an SI-derived power unit equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to quantify extremely low power levels.

Why convert picowatts to erg/second?

This is useful for expressing very small power measurements in CGS units often used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.

Is erg/second commonly used today?

Erg per second is less common in modern SI-based contexts and may mostly appear in astrophysics or theoretical calculations.

How to Convert from Picowatt (pW) to Erg/second (erg/s)

Learn how to convert power measurements from picowatt (pW), an SI-derived unit for very small power levels, to erg/second (erg/s), a CGS-system unit used in astrophysics and older scientific contexts.

Picowatt [pW]

Erg/second [erg/s]

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Picowatt [pW] to Erg/second [erg/s] Conversion Table

Picowatt [pW]	Erg/second [erg/s]

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Picowatt [pW] to Erg/second [erg/s] Conversion Table
Picowatt [pW]	Erg/second [erg/s]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate power values from picowatt (pW), representing tiny fractions of a watt, to erg per second (erg/s), a CGS unit commonly used to express low-level power in astrophysical and theoretical science applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in picowatts (pW) you want to convert
Choose picowatt as the input unit and erg/second as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in erg/second (erg/s)

Key Features

Converts extremely small power measurements from picowatt to erg/second units
Supports power units relevant in sensitive instrumentation and astrophysics
Provides straightforward calculation based on a fixed conversion rate
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

Convert 5 pW: 5 × 0.00001 erg/s = 0.00005 erg/s
Convert 100 pW: 100 × 0.00001 erg/s = 0.001 erg/s

Common Use Cases

Analyzing noise or signal power in cryogenic and optical sensors
Measuring leakage or standby power in ultra-low-power microelectronics
Expressing luminosities of stars and radiative power in astrophysics
Translating power values from SI to CGS units for older scientific literature

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure context clarity when mixing SI and CGS units to avoid confusion
Use the tool for extremely small power levels typical in sensitive research
Double-check converted values when applying them to scientific calculations
Understand the unit definitions to properly interpret conversion results

Limitations

Erg/second is less common in modern measurements and may cause unit confusion
Conversion involves very small values that might affect precision in some cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 picowatt represent?: One picowatt is an SI-derived power unit equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to quantify extremely low power levels.
Why convert picowatts to erg/second?: This is useful for expressing very small power measurements in CGS units often used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
Is erg/second commonly used today?: Erg per second is less common in modern SI-based contexts and may mostly appear in astrophysics or theoretical calculations.

Key Terminology

Picowatt (pW): An SI-derived power unit equal to 10⁻¹² watts, used to describe extremely small power levels.
Erg/second (erg/s): A CGS-system unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred per second, equal to 1×10⁻⁷ watts.
Power: The rate of energy transfer or conversion, measured in units such as watts, picowatts, or erg per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is a picowatt (pW)?

A CGS unit of power

One trillionth of a watt

One millionth of a watt

What does 1 erg/second equal in watts?

1×10⁻⁷ watt

1×10⁻¹² watt

1 watt

In which field is converting pW to erg/s especially useful?

Automotive engineering

Astrophysics and cryogenic sensors

Industrial manufacturing

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