Deciwatt to Hectowatt Converter
Conversion Formula
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Formula
Unit Description
Deciwatt (dW)
Definition
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one tenth of a watt (0.1 W). It represents very small power levels typically found in low-power electronic devices, sensors, and precision instruments.
History
The deciwatt developed as part of the metric system's decimal structure, providing a convenient unit for small power measurements. It became useful for describing power consumption of low-power electronic devices and precision instruments.
Current Use
Deciwatts are used for low-power electronic devices, sensor specifications, and precision instruments. They're found in specifications for small sensors, low-power circuits, and electronic devices requiring minimal power consumption.
Hectowatt (hW)
Definition
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to one hundred watts (10² W). It represents moderate power levels found in small appliances, lighting systems, and medium-scale electrical equipment.
History
The hectowatt developed as part of the metric system's decimal structure, providing an intermediate unit between kilowatts and watts. It became useful for describing power consumption of small appliances and lighting systems where watts would be large numbers.
Current Use
Hectowatts are used for small appliance ratings, lighting system specifications, and medium-scale electrical equipment. They're found in specifications for small motors, lighting installations, and electrical systems requiring moderate power levels.
Conversion Table
Deciwatt(dW) | Hectowatt(hW) |
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1 | 0.001 |
2 | 0.002 |
3 | 0.003 |
4 | 0.004 |
5 | 0.005 |
6 | 0.006 |
7 | 0.007 |
8 | 0.008 |
9 | 0.009 |
10 | 0.01 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Deciwatt to Hectowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 dW = 0.001 hW
- Conversion Formula: hW = dW ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 1 dW ÷ 1,000 = 0.001 hW
Convert 10 Deciwatt to Hectowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 dW = 0.001 hW
- Conversion Formula: hW = dW ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 10 dW ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 hW
Convert 100 Deciwatt to Hectowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 dW = 0.001 hW
- Conversion Formula: hW = dW ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 100 dW ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 hW
Convert 1,000 Deciwatt to Hectowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 dW = 0.001 hW
- Conversion Formula: hW = dW ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 1,000 dW ÷ 1,000 = 1 hW