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Convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere

Instantly convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere with our advanced Power calculator. Whether you need precise calculations for Petawatt or Gigavolt-Ampere, this tool provides accurate results with related formulas and conversion tables.

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What is a Petawatt?

The Petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to one quadrillion watts. It is used in the study of high-energy laser pulses.

What is a Gigavolt-Ampere?

The Gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is a unit of apparent power equal to one billion volt-amperes.

How to Convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere

To convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere, multiply the Petawatt value by 1000000.

GVA = PW × 1000000

Manual Calculation Steps

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Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere is:

GVA = PW × 1000000
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Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 PW) into the formula.

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Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Gigavolt-Ampere.

Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere Conversion Table

Petawatt (PW)Gigavolt-Ampere (GVA)
11000000 GVA
55000000 GVA
1010000000 GVA
2525000000 GVA
5050000000 GVA
100100000000 GVA
500500000000 GVA
10001000000000 GVA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigavolt-Ampere are in a Petawatt?

There are 1000000 Gigavolt-Ampere in 1 Petawatt.

What is the difference between Petawatt and Gigavolt-Ampere?

Petawatt and Gigavolt-Ampere are both units used to measure power. The Petawatt is larger than the Gigavolt-Ampere.

How do I convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere?

To convert Petawatt to Gigavolt-Ampere, multiply the Petawatt value by 1000000. For example, to find out how many Gigavolt-Ampere there are in a specific number of Petawatt, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Petawatt and Gigavolt-Ampere?

Petawatt and Gigavolt-Ampere are commonly used in power measurements. Petawatt is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Gigavolt-Ampere.