A centiwatt (cW) is a power unit equaling one hundredth of a watt, used primarily to measure very low-power systems.

Why convert from centiwatt to erg/second?

This conversion helps translate low-power SI units to the CGS unit erg/second, which is commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.

Can I use erg/second for high-power applications?

Erg/second is a very small power unit and generally not practical for measuring high-power outputs.

How to Convert from Centiwatt [cW] to Erg/second [erg/s]

Learn how to convert power measurements from centiwatt (cW), a low-power SI unit, to erg/second (erg/s), a CGS system unit widely used in astrophysics and older scientific works.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate power values measured in centiwatts (cW), which are hundredths of a watt commonly used for low-power electronics, into erg per second (erg/s), a CGS unit often used in astrophysics and theoretical physics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in centiwatts you wish to convert
Select centiwatt as the starting unit and erg/second as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power in erg/second
Review the result for your calculations or reporting needs

Key Features

Converts centiwatt values to erg/second units with ease
Supports power measurement translation from SI to CGS systems
Useful for low-power electronic and astrophysical applications
Browser-based and simple to use for quick conversions

Examples

2 cW equals 200,000 erg/s
0.5 cW equals 50,000 erg/s

Common Use Cases

Specifying power consumption for ultra-low-power sensors and electronic devices
Rating small LEDs and status indicator lights
Describing outputs from micro-energy harvesters or tiny photovoltaic cells in sensors
Expressing radiative power or luminosity of astronomical objects in astrophysics
Converting power measurements for scientific communication involving CGS units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection when converting between SI and CGS units
Use conversions for low-power measurements to maintain meaningful values
Be cautious mixing units from different measurement systems in calculations
Apply this tool for both practical low-power electronics and theoretical astrophysics contexts

Limitations

Erg/second is a very small power unit and less suitable for high-power measurements
Differences between SI and CGS units require attention to avoid numerical confusion
Not appropriate for converting high-power values due to unit scale differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centiwatt?: A centiwatt (cW) is a power unit equaling one hundredth of a watt, used primarily to measure very low-power systems.
Why convert from centiwatt to erg/second?: This conversion helps translate low-power SI units to the CGS unit erg/second, which is commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
Can I use erg/second for high-power applications?: Erg/second is a very small power unit and generally not practical for measuring high-power outputs.

Key Terminology

Centiwatt (cW): A power unit equal to one hundredth of a watt (0.01 W), typically used for very low-power devices.
Erg per second (erg/s): A CGS unit of power representing the transfer of one erg of energy per second, equal to 1×10⁻⁷ watts.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What power does 1 centiwatt correspond to in erg/second?

100 erg/s

100,000 erg/s

1,000 erg/s

Which measurement system uses erg/second as a unit of power?

SI system

CGS system

Imperial system

What is a common use of centiwatt units?

High-power industrial machines

Ultra-low-power electronics and sensors

Astronomical luminosity measurements

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