What Is This Tool?
This tool converts power values from centiwatt (cW), a unit for very low power levels, to dekajoule per second (daJ/s), a larger SI-derived power unit. It's useful for scaling power measurements in electronics, appliances, and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in centiwatt (cW) you want to convert.
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Select centiwatt (cW) as the input unit if needed.
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Choose dekajoule per second (daJ/s) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent power in dekajoule per second.
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Use the results to compare or analyze power levels across applications.
Key Features
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Converts centiwatts (cW) to dekajoule per second (daJ/s) instantly.
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Based on the exact conversion rate: 1 cW = 0.001 daJ/s.
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Helps express ultra-low power values in a more practical unit.
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Supports applications in electronics design and household appliance ratings.
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Browser-based and easy to use without complex formulas.
Examples
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Convert 10 cW: 10 × 0.001 = 0.01 daJ/s.
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Convert 500 cW: 500 × 0.001 = 0.5 daJ/s.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying power consumption of ultra-low-power electronics and sensors.
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Rating small indicator LEDs and status lights.
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Describing output from micro-energy harvesters or tiny photovoltaic cells.
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Relating household lighting power levels to SI units.
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Laboratory and engineering device power specifications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to relate very low power measurements to larger standard units.
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Understand the scale difference when comparing cW and daJ/s values.
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Confirm measurement accuracy for ultra-low power devices before conversion.
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Apply the tool for electronics and energy harvesting research.
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Double-check units when interpreting converted results.
Limitations
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The conversion results in very small decimal values due to the low magnitude of centiwatt.
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May not be practical for rough measurements or low precision contexts.
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Measurement accuracy issues in ultra-low power systems can affect conversions.
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Not suitable where power values require coarse or approximate representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centiwatt used for?
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A centiwatt measures very low power levels, often used for ultra-low-power electronics, small LEDs, and micro-energy harvesters.
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What does dekajoule per second represent?
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Dekajoule per second is an SI-derived power unit equal to 10 watts, used to express energy transfer rates in larger scales like household appliances.
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Why convert centiwatt to dekajoule per second?
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Converting from centiwatt to dekajoule per second allows expressing very low power in a higher magnitude unit for easier comparison with common devices.
Key Terminology
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Centiwatt (cW)
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A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, used for very low power measurement.
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Dekajoule per second (daJ/s)
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An SI-derived power unit equal to 10 joules per second or 10 watts, used for higher scale power measurement.