Milliwatt to Decawatt Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Milliwatt (mW)
Definition
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt (0.001 W). It represents very small amounts of power typically found in electronic devices, sensors, and low-power applications.
History
The milliwatt became important with the development of electronics and semiconductor technology. It provided an appropriate scale for describing the power consumption of transistors, integrated circuits, and electronic devices where power efficiency was crucial.
Current Use
Milliwatts are used in electronics for component power ratings, laser output specifications, radio frequency applications, and low-power device design. They're standard for electronic component specifications, sensor power consumption, and precision instruments.
Decawatt (daW)
Definition
A decawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to ten watts (10¹ W). It represents small power levels typically found in low-power appliances, electronic devices, and small electrical systems.
History
The decawatt developed as part of the metric system's decimal structure, providing a convenient intermediate unit between watts and smaller power measurements. It became useful for describing power consumption of small electronic devices and low-power systems.
Current Use
Decawatts are used for low-power appliance ratings, electronic device specifications, and small electrical systems. They're found in specifications for small electronic devices, LED lighting, and low-power electrical equipment.
Conversion Table
Milliwatt(mW) | Decawatt(daW) |
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1 | 0.0001 |
2 | 0.0002 |
3 | 0.0003 |
4 | 0.0004 |
5 | 0.0005 |
6 | 0.0006 |
7 | 0.0007 |
8 | 0.0008 |
9 | 0.0009 |
10 | 0.001 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliwatt to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.0001 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = mW ÷ 10,000
- Calculation: 1 mW ÷ 10,000 = 0.0001 daW
Convert 10 Milliwatt to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.0001 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = mW ÷ 10,000
- Calculation: 10 mW ÷ 10,000 = 0.001 daW
Convert 100 Milliwatt to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.0001 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = mW ÷ 10,000
- Calculation: 100 mW ÷ 10,000 = 0.01 daW
Convert 1,000 Milliwatt to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.0001 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = mW ÷ 10,000
- Calculation: 1,000 mW ÷ 10,000 = 0.1 daW