Convert hectowatt to attowatt
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to attowatt [aW], or Convert attowatt to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Attowatt
1 hW = 1e+20 aW
Example: convert 15 hW to aW:
15 hW = 15 × 1e+20 aW = 1.5e+21 aW
Hectowatt to Attowatt 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.
Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.