Femtowatt (fW)
The femtowatt (symbol: fW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one-quadrillionth of a watt:
1 fW=10−15 W=0.000000000000001 W
The prefix "femto-" means one-quadrillionth, so femtowatts measure extraordinarily tiny amounts of power. This unit is used in highly sensitive scientific instruments and research fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and astrophysics.
For example, power levels in ultra-low noise amplifiers or in the detection of faint cosmic signals can be expressed in femtowatts.
Femtowatts enable the measurement and discussion of power at the smallest scales, essential for cutting-edge science and technology.
Megawatt (MW)
The megawatt (symbol: MW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 106 watts:
1 MW=1,000,000 W
Megawatts are commonly used to express the power output of medium to large-sized power plants, such as wind farms, solar plants, and small hydroelectric stations. For example, a typical wind turbine might produce around 2 to 3 MW of power.
In practical terms, 1 megawatt can supply electricity to roughly 1,000 average homes.
The megawatt is a convenient scale for measuring electrical generation and consumption on a regional or city level, bridging the gap between smaller household power use (kilowatts) and larger industrial or national-scale power (gigawatts).
No conversions available for power.