Convert dekajoule/second to exawatt
Please provide values below to convert dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to exawatt [EW], or Convert exawatt to dekajoule/second.
How to Convert Dekajoule/second to Exawatt
1 daJ/s = 1e-17 EW
Example: convert 15 daJ/s to EW:
15 daJ/s = 15 × 1e-17 EW = 1.5e-16 EW
Dekajoule/second to Exawatt Conversion Table
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Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.
Exawatt
An exawatt (EW) is a unit of power equal to 10^18 watts.
History/Origin
The exawatt is part of the SI prefix system, introduced to represent extremely large power quantities, especially in theoretical physics and astrophysics, as the need to express vast energy outputs grew.
Current Use
Exawatts are primarily used in scientific contexts to describe the power output of large-scale phenomena such as stars and cosmic events; they are rarely used in everyday measurements.