Convert erg/second to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1e-05 cW. To convert erg/second to centiwatt, multiply the value by 1e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cW = 100000 erg/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg/s = 1e-05 cW
- 1 cW = 100000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 0.0001 cW
- 100 erg/s = 0.001 cW
How to Convert Erg/second to Centiwatt
1 erg/s = 1e-05 cW
Example: convert 15 erg/s to cW:
15 erg/s = 15 × 1e-05 cW = 0.00015 cW
Erg/second to Centiwatt Conversion Table
| erg/second | centiwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1e-05 cW |
| 2 erg/s | 2e-05 cW |
| 3 erg/s | 3e-05 cW |
| 5 erg/s | 5e-05 cW |
| 10 erg/s | 0.0001 cW |
| 20 erg/s | 0.0002 cW |
| 50 erg/s | 0.0005 cW |
| 100 erg/s | 0.001 cW |
| 500 erg/s | 0.005 cW |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.01 cW |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in centiwatt?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1e-05 centiwatt (cW).
How do you convert erg/second to centiwatt?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1e-05. For example, 25 erg/s × 1e-05 = 0.00025 cW.
What is 10 erg/second in centiwatt?
10 erg/s = 0.0001 cW.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the centiwatt?
The centiwatt is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1e-05 cW.