Convert joule/second to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to joule/second.
How to Convert Joule/second to Terawatt
1 J/s = 1e-12 TW
Example: convert 15 J/s to TW:
15 J/s = 15 × 1e-12 TW = 1.5e-11 TW
Joule/second to Terawatt Conversion Table
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Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.