What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to convert power measurements from dekawatt (daW), a metric unit representing tens of watts, into Btu (th)/second (Btu (th)/s), a unit measuring thermal power rates. It supports applications in heating, cooling, and energy system evaluations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in dekawatts (daW).
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Select dekawatt as the input unit and Btu (th)/second as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent thermal power in Btu (th)/second.
Key Features
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Easy conversion between dekawatt and Btu (th)/second power units.
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Suitable for HVAC, boiler, heat exchanger, and energy system analyses.
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Provides a clear translation of electrical or mechanical power into thermal power terms.
Examples
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Convert 5 dekawatts: 5 × 0.0094845165 = 0.0474225825 Btu (th)/second.
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Convert 20 dekawatts: 20 × 0.0094845165 = 0.18969033 Btu (th)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying small electric motor or appliance output power in engineering documents.
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Rating power supplies and LED lighting arrays in tens of watts.
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Evaluating heating-element power and thermal energy flow in HVAC systems.
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Comparing heat transfer rates in energy-system performance testing.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the power type matches the context when converting between electrical/mechanical and thermal units.
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Use this conversion for analysing heating and cooling system capacities accurately.
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Apply the conversion thoughtfully in building-services and industrial system designs.
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Be aware that efficiency and energy quality differences are not accounted for in the conversion.
Limitations
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Dekawatt mainly applies to small power scale measurements and may not suit large power ratings.
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Btu (th)/second specifically measures thermal power, so context for type of power is important.
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Conversion does not consider efficiency losses or differences in energy quality.
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Users must confirm consistent power measurement types to ensure accurate interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a dekawatt (daW)?
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A dekawatt is a metric power unit equal to 10 watts, commonly used to express power output of small motors, pumps, and appliances.
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What does Btu (th)/second measure?
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Btu (th)/second measures the rate of heat transfer, representing the thermal energy flow delivered per second.
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Why convert dekawatt to Btu (th)/second?
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Conversion helps translate electrical or mechanical power into thermal power units, useful for heating, cooling, and energy system analysis.
Key Terminology
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Dekawatt (daW)
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A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used for measuring small-scale electrical or mechanical power.
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Btu (th)/second
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A unit of power quantifying the rate of thermal energy transfer, representing one thermochemical British thermal unit delivered per second.
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Power Conversion
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The process of translating power values from one unit system to another for comparison or analysis.