Convert centiwatt to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to centiwatt.
1 cW = 100000 erg/s. To convert centiwatt to erg/second, multiply the value by 100000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 1e-05 cW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cW = 100000 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 1e-05 cW
- 10 cW = 1000000 erg/s
- 100 cW = 10000000 erg/s
How to Convert Centiwatt to Erg/second
1 cW = 100000 erg/s
Example: convert 15 cW to erg/s:
15 cW = 15 × 100000 erg/s = 1500000 erg/s
Centiwatt to Erg/second Conversion Table
| centiwatt | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 100000 erg/s |
| 2 cW | 200000 erg/s |
| 3 cW | 300000 erg/s |
| 5 cW | 500000 erg/s |
| 10 cW | 1000000 erg/s |
| 20 cW | 2000000 erg/s |
| 50 cW | 5000000 erg/s |
| 100 cW | 10000000 erg/s |
| 500 cW | 50000000 erg/s |
| 1000 cW | 100000000 erg/s |
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centiwatt in erg/second?
1 centiwatt (cW) = 100000 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert centiwatt to erg/second?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 100000. For example, 25 cW × 100000 = 2500000 erg/s.
What is 10 centiwatt in erg/second?
10 cW = 1000000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the centiwatt or the erg/second?
The centiwatt is the larger unit: 1 cW = 100000 erg/s.