Volt-Ampere to Nanowatt Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Volt-Ampere (VA)
Definition
Volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of apparent power in AC electrical systems, representing the product of voltage and current. It differs from watts (real power) in AC systems where voltage and current may not be in phase.
History
Volt-ampere became important with the development of AC electrical systems, where the distinction between apparent power and real power became crucial. It provided a way to specify the total power capacity of AC electrical equipment regardless of power factor.
Current Use
Volt-amperes are used for AC electrical equipment ratings, transformer specifications, and electrical system design. They're standard for UPS ratings, transformer capacity, and AC electrical equipment where apparent power is more relevant than real power.
Nanowatt (nW)
Definition
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10⁻⁹ W). It represents incredibly small amounts of power found in advanced microelectronics, quantum devices, and ultra-sensitive scientific instruments.
History
The nanowatt became relevant with the development of nanotechnology and quantum electronics. It provided a scale for describing power levels in quantum devices, advanced semiconductors, and ultra-sensitive measurement systems where power consumption approaches fundamental limits.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in nanotechnology, quantum electronics, ultra-sensitive instruments, and advanced research applications. They're essential for quantum device specifications, nanoelectronics, and precision scientific measurements at the molecular level.
Conversion Table
Volt-Ampere(VA) | Nanowatt(nW) |
---|---|
1 | 1e+9 |
2 | 2e+9 |
3 | 3e+9 |
4 | 4e+9 |
5 | 5e+9 |
6 | 6e+9 |
7 | 7e+9 |
8 | 8e+9 |
9 | 9e+9 |
10 | 1e+10 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Volt-Ampere to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 1e+9 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = VA × 1e+9
- Calculation: 1 VA × 1e+9 = 1e+9 nW
Convert 10 Volt-Ampere to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 1e+9 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = VA × 1e+9
- Calculation: 10 VA × 1e+9 = 1e+10 nW
Convert 100 Volt-Ampere to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 1e+9 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = VA × 1e+9
- Calculation: 100 VA × 1e+9 = 1e+11 nW
Convert 1,000 Volt-Ampere to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 1e+9 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = VA × 1e+9
- Calculation: 1,000 VA × 1e+9 = 1e+12 nW