Convert deciwatt to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert deciwatt [dW] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to deciwatt.
How to Convert Deciwatt to Dekawatt
1 dW = 0.01 daW
Example: convert 15 dW to daW:
15 dW = 15 × 0.01 daW = 0.15 daW
Deciwatt to Dekawatt Conversion Table
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Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.