What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables the transformation of power values from volt ampere (VA), a measure of apparent power in AC circuits, to dekawatt (daW), a metric unit representing tens of watts. It simplifies the conversion for easy application in engineering and technical contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in volt ampere (V*A) that you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as dekawatt (daW).
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Click convert to get the corresponding value in dekawatt.
Key Features
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Converts apparent power from volt ampere to dekawatt.
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Provides straightforward scalar conversion based on defined rates.
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Useful for engineering documentation and specification tasks.
Examples
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50 Volt ampere (V*A) converts to 5 Dekawatt (daW).
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120 Volt ampere (V*A) converts to 12 Dekawatt (daW).
Common Use Cases
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Rating apparent power capacity of transformers, UPS, and generators.
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Specifying power output for small electric motors and pumps.
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Documenting laboratory power supplies and LED lighting arrays.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the power factor when interpreting apparent power values.
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Use the dekawatt unit for expressing power conveniently in tens of watts.
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Be cautious when power factor fluctuates, as real power may differ from volt ampere measurements.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes a direct scalar factor without accounting for power factor variations.
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Dekawatt is not universally standardized and might confuse where watts or kilowatts are preferred.
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Apparent power (VA) does not represent actual consumed power in all cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 volt ampere represent?
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One volt ampere (VA) is the unit of apparent power in AC circuits, calculated as the product of root-mean-square voltage and current.
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How is dekawatt defined?
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Dekawatt is a metric power unit equal to 10 watts, formed by applying the deka (10^1) prefix to the watt.
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Why might volt ampere and watts differ?
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Because volt ampere measures apparent power which includes effects of phase difference, it only equals watts when the power factor is 1.
Key Terminology
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Volt ampere (V*A)
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A unit of apparent power in AC circuits equal to the product of root-mean-square voltage and current.
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Dekawatt (daW)
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A metric unit of power equivalent to 10 watts, used for expressing power in tens of watts.
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Apparent Power
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The total power in an AC circuit, combining real power and reactive power, measured in volt amperes.