What Is This Tool?
This converter enables the transformation of power values from erg per second, a CGS-unit commonly used in astrophysics, into centiwatts, a practical unit for low-power electronic devices and sensor systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value measured in erg/second.
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Select erg/second as the source unit and centiwatt as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in centiwatts.
Key Features
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Converts power from erg per second to centiwatt with a clear conversion factor.
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Supports scientific and electronic power unit translation.
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Useful in astrophysics, electronics, and energy harvesting applications.
Examples
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100 erg/s converts to 0.001 cW.
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5000 erg/s converts to 0.05 cW.
Common Use Cases
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Expressing the power output of stars or astronomical sources in understandable low-power units.
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Translating CGS-based theoretical power results into practical units for sensors and electronics.
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Rating power consumption in ultra-low-power electronic components and devices.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the input value is in erg per second to get accurate conversions.
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Use the tool for converting small power values typical of electronics and photonics.
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Be mindful of the small conversion factor to maintain result precision.
Limitations
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Erg per second is mainly used in older or specialized scientific contexts and may be unfamiliar to some users.
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The conversion involves a very small factor, so numerical care is necessary.
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Centiwatt is suited for low-power electronic ratings, not high-power scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one erg per second represent?
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One erg per second is a CGS unit of power, representing the transfer of one erg of energy every second.
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What is a centiwatt used for?
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A centiwatt quantifies low power levels, commonly used for ultra-low-power electronics and small indicator LEDs.
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Why convert erg per second to centiwatt?
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Converting helps translate astrophysical or theoretical CGS units into units suitable for electronic and sensor power applications.
Key Terminology
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Erg/second [erg/s]
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A CGS unit of power equal to one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysical contexts.
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Centiwatt [cW]
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A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, used to describe very low power systems such as small electronics.