What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to convert power measurements from dekawatt (daW), a metric unit equal to 10 watts, to electric horsepower, a unit commonly used to rate electric motors and drives in U.S. engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in dekawatt (daW) into the input field.
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Select dekawatt as the source unit and electric horsepower as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the result instantly.
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Use the conversion output for engineering documentation or equipment specification.
Key Features
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Supports accurate conversion from dekawatt to electric horsepower.
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Displays results based on the exact conversion rate of 1 daW = 0.0134048257 hp (electric).
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Ideal for converting motor and equipment power ratings between metric and customary units.
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for engineers, technicians, and students.
Examples
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Convert 10 daW which equals 0.134048257 hp (electric).
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Convert 50 daW resulting in 0.670241285 hp (electric).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying power output of small electric motors, pumps, or appliances in engineering documents.
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Interpreting motor nameplates and electrical specifications for industrial equipment.
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Converting power ratings in laboratory testing or HVAC system design.
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Comparing and preparing invoices or technical specs involving different power units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that horsepower refers to electric horsepower defined as exactly 746 watts.
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Use this tool to check power ratings when mixing SI and customary units.
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Apply the conversion for power levels typically expressed in tens of watts or horsepower.
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Cross-check converted values when working with very small or very large power ratings.
Limitations
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The conversion is based on electric horsepower defined exactly as 746 watts, not other horsepower variants.
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Rounding and decimal precision may affect results for high-precision needs.
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Very small or very large values might require additional conversion considerations beyond this tool.
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, representing energy transfer or work done per unit time.
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How is electric horsepower defined?
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Electric horsepower is defined as exactly 746 watts and is used to rate electric motors and drives.
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Why convert dekawatt to electric horsepower?
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Converting these units helps compare and specify motor and equipment power ratings that use different measurement systems.
Key Terminology
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Dekawatt (daW)
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A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used to measure energy transfer rate.
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Electric Horsepower
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A unit of power defined as exactly 746 watts, commonly used to rate electric motors.