Convert deciwatt to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert deciwatt [dW] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to deciwatt.
How to Convert Deciwatt to Nanowatt
1 dW = 100000000 nW
Example: convert 15 dW to nW:
15 dW = 15 × 100000000 nW = 1500000000 nW
Deciwatt to Nanowatt 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.
Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.