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?
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Enter the power value in dekawatt (daW) in the provided input field
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Select 'dekawatt [daW]' as the source unit
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Choose 'erg/second [erg/s]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in erg/s
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Review the result and use it for your scientific or engineering needs
Key Features
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Converts power from dekawatt [daW] to erg/second [erg/s] accurately
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Simple input for quick and straightforward calculations
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Supports conversion relevant for engineering and astrophysical research
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Facilitates comparison with historical and theoretical CGS data
Examples
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Converting 5 daW results in 500000000 erg/s
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Converting 0.2 daW gives 20000000 erg/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying power output of small electrical devices and motors in engineering documents
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Expressing astrophysical luminosities and radiative powers in CGS units
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Comparing contemporary SI unit data with older scientific literature using CGS units
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Rating laboratory power supplies and LED arrays where tens of watts are common
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Describing power in heating elements or devices at scales of a few dozen watts
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check the input values before converting to ensure accuracy
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Use this conversion tool when working with both modern SI and older CGS systems
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Be aware of large numerical outputs due to the scale factor
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Consult scientific contexts to determine if CGS units like erg/s are appropriate
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Use this tool for astrophysical or historical data analysis requiring CGS units
Limitations
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Erg/second values can become very large even for small dekawatt inputs, affecting readability
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CGS units like erg/s are uncommon in modern engineering, limiting use mainly to scientific or historical contexts
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Not suitable for power conversions outside of the dekawatt to erg/second pair
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Does not provide conversion for other power units beyond these two
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion factor from dekawatt to erg/second?
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One dekawatt (daW) equals 100,000,000 erg per second (erg/s).
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In which fields is the erg/second unit commonly used?
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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.
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Why might erg/second values be very large compared to dekawatt values?
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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
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Dekawatt (daW)
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A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used for expressing power output of small devices and in engineering.
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Erg per second (erg/s)
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A CGS unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred per second, commonly used in astrophysics and some scientific calculations.
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Conversion factor
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The numerical value used to convert between two units; here, 1 daW equals 100,000,000 erg/s.