Milliwatt to Deciwatt Converter
Conversion Formula
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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.
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.
Conversion Table
Milliwatt(mW) | Deciwatt(dW) |
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1 | 0.01 |
2 | 0.02 |
3 | 0.03 |
4 | 0.04 |
5 | 0.05 |
6 | 0.06 |
7 | 0.07 |
8 | 0.08 |
9 | 0.09 |
10 | 0.1 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliwatt to Deciwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.01 dW
- Conversion Formula: dW = mW ÷ 100
- Calculation: 1 mW ÷ 100 = 0.01 dW
Convert 10 Milliwatt to Deciwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.01 dW
- Conversion Formula: dW = mW ÷ 100
- Calculation: 10 mW ÷ 100 = 0.1 dW
Convert 100 Milliwatt to Deciwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.01 dW
- Conversion Formula: dW = mW ÷ 100
- Calculation: 100 mW ÷ 100 = 1 dW
Convert 1,000 Milliwatt to Deciwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.01 dW
- Conversion Formula: dW = mW ÷ 100
- Calculation: 1,000 mW ÷ 100 = 10 dW