What Is This Tool?
This tool converts power values from horsepower (water)—a unit measuring mechanical power from water flow—to dekawatt [daW], a metric power unit equal to ten watts. It simplifies translating hydraulic power into metric units useful for small motor and appliance power ratings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in horsepower (water) you wish to convert
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Select horsepower (water) as the input unit
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Choose dekawatt [daW] as the output unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent power expressed in dekawatt
Key Features
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Converts water horsepower to dekawatt with a clear fixed conversion rate
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Supports power unit translation commonly used in engineering and technical fields
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Provides examples to illustrate the conversion process
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Examples
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2 horsepower (water) converts to approximately 149.2086 dekawatt [daW]
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0.5 horsepower (water) converts to approximately 37.30215 dekawatt [daW]
Common Use Cases
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Sizing and selecting pumps for irrigation, municipal water supply, and HVAC systems
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Estimating hydraulic power for micro-hydropower turbines in low-head water sources
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Designing piping and pumping systems by calculating motor power requirements
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Specifying output power of small electric motors, pumps, or laboratory equipment
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate measurement of flow rate, head, and specific gravity for precise conversion
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Use this tool to compare hydraulic power with motor or appliance ratings in metric units
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Remember that water horsepower represents theoretical power and may not account for system losses
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Apply scaling if working with very large water horsepower values due to the small size of the dekawatt unit
Limitations
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Water horsepower is a theoretical measure assuming ideal conditions and may differ from real power output
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Dekawatt unit is suitable for moderate power levels, so very large values may require adjustment
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Conversion accuracy depends on precise input parameters such as flow and head measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is water horsepower?
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Water horsepower is the theoretical mechanical power transferred to move water against a head, calculated based on water flow, head height, and fluid properties.
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What does dekawatt [daW] represent?
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Dekawatt is a metric unit of power equal to 10 watts, used to express energy transfer or work done over time.
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Why convert from water horsepower to dekawatt?
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Converting helps express hydraulic power in a metric unit convenient for comparing with small motor or appliance power ratings and supports engineering documentation.
Key Terminology
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Horsepower (water)
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Theoretical mechanical power needed to move water against a head, defined by fluid flow, height, and gravity.
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Dekawatt [daW]
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Metric power unit equal to ten watts, used to quantify energy transfer or work rate.
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Hydraulic power
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Power associated with moving fluids, particularly water, measured theoretically by water horsepower.