What is the conversion factor from dekawatt to erg/second?

One dekawatt (daW) equals 100,000,000 erg per second (erg/s).

In which fields is the erg/second unit commonly used?

Erg/second is commonly used in astrophysics for expressing luminosities and radiative power of astronomical objects, and in scientific literature based on the CGS system.

Why might erg/second values be very large compared to dekawatt values?

Because 1 erg/second is much smaller than 1 watt, converting dekawatt to erg/second involves multiplying by a large factor (10⁸), resulting in large numbers.

How to Convert from Dekawatt [daW] to Erg/second [erg/s]

Learn how to convert power measurements from dekawatt (daW) to erg per second (erg/s), bridging engineering and astrophysical contexts with this easy-to-use online unit converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform power values from dekawatt (daW), a metric unit commonly used in engineering, into erg per second (erg/s), the CGS unit favored in astrophysics and certain scientific applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in dekawatt (daW) in the provided input field
Select 'dekawatt [daW]' as the source unit
Choose 'erg/second [erg/s]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in erg/s
Review the result and use it for your scientific or engineering needs

Key Features

Converts power from dekawatt [daW] to erg/second [erg/s] accurately
Simple input for quick and straightforward calculations
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Supports conversion relevant for engineering and astrophysical research
Facilitates comparison with historical and theoretical CGS data

Examples

Converting 5 daW results in 500000000 erg/s
Converting 0.2 daW gives 20000000 erg/s

Common Use Cases

Specifying power output of small electrical devices and motors in engineering documents
Expressing astrophysical luminosities and radiative powers in CGS units
Comparing contemporary SI unit data with older scientific literature using CGS units
Rating laboratory power supplies and LED arrays where tens of watts are common
Describing power in heating elements or devices at scales of a few dozen watts

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check the input values before converting to ensure accuracy
Use this conversion tool when working with both modern SI and older CGS systems
Be aware of large numerical outputs due to the scale factor
Consult scientific contexts to determine if CGS units like erg/s are appropriate
Use this tool for astrophysical or historical data analysis requiring CGS units

Limitations

Erg/second values can become very large even for small dekawatt inputs, affecting readability
CGS units like erg/s are uncommon in modern engineering, limiting use mainly to scientific or historical contexts
Not suitable for power conversions outside of the dekawatt to erg/second pair
Does not provide conversion for other power units beyond these two

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conversion factor from dekawatt to erg/second?: One dekawatt (daW) equals 100,000,000 erg per second (erg/s).
In which fields is the erg/second unit commonly used?: Erg/second is commonly used in astrophysics for expressing luminosities and radiative power of astronomical objects, and in scientific literature based on the CGS system.
Why might erg/second values be very large compared to dekawatt values?: Because 1 erg/second is much smaller than 1 watt, converting dekawatt to erg/second involves multiplying by a large factor (10⁸), resulting in large numbers.

Key Terminology

Dekawatt (daW): A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used for expressing power output of small devices and in engineering.
Erg per second (erg/s): A CGS unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred per second, commonly used in astrophysics and some scientific calculations.
Conversion factor: The numerical value used to convert between two units; here, 1 daW equals 100,000,000 erg/s.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the symbol for dekawatt?

daW

Which unit system does erg/second belong to?

SI system

CGS system

Imperial system

What is a primary use of converting dekawatt to erg/second?

Calculations in modern electrical engineering

Comparing astrophysics data with CGS literature

Measuring mechanical torque

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