What Is This Tool?
This unit converter facilitates the transformation of power measurements from dekawatt (daW), a metric unit expressing power in tens of watts, to metric horsepower, a unit commonly used to specify mechanical power in automotive and industrial sectors.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in dekawatt (daW) you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as metric horsepower.
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View the converted power value calculated using the official conversion rate.
Key Features
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Converts power from dekawatt (daW) to metric horsepower using a fixed conversion rate.
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Suited for applications in engineering, automotive industries, and technical datasheets.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software requirements.
Examples
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10 Dekawatt [daW] equals 0.135962162 Horsepower (metric).
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50 Dekawatt [daW] equals 0.67981081 Horsepower (metric).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying output power for small electric motors and pumps using dekawatt.
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Rating engine power of vehicles with metric horsepower in automotive specifications.
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Translating laboratory and industrial equipment power levels between electrical and mechanical units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the appropriate unit for your context since dekawatt suits small-scale power while horsepower fits larger mechanical applications.
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Use this converter for technical datasheets and performance comparisons involving both metric electrical and mechanical power units.
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Be aware of regional variations in horsepower definitions despite the fixed value used here.
Limitations
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Conversion precision is influenced by differences in regional horsepower definitions.
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Dekawatt is intended mostly for small power ranges, whereas metric horsepower is for larger mechanical power ratings.
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Ensure contextual appropriateness when applying this conversion between distinct power measurement systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one dekawatt (daW) represent?
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One dekawatt equals 10 watts and measures the rate of energy transfer or work done over time, useful for small electrical devices.
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What is the metric horsepower unit used for?
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Metric horsepower is used to express mechanical power output, often for engines and industrial motors in various markets.
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How is the conversion between dekawatt and horsepower (metric) done?
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This conversion uses a fixed rate where 1 dekawatt equals approximately 0.0135962162 metric horsepower.
Key Terminology
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Dekawatt [daW]
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A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used to measure small-scale electrical power.
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Horsepower (metric)
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A unit of power exactly equal to 735.49875 watts, representing mechanical power output.
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Conversion Rate
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The ratio used to translate power values from dekawatt to metric horsepower: 1 daW = 0.0135962162 Hp metric.