Convert erg/second to deciwatt
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to deciwatt [dW], or Convert deciwatt to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1e-06 dW. To convert erg/second to deciwatt, multiply the value by 1e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dW = 1000000 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-06 dW
- 1 dW = 1000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1e-05 dW
- 100 erg/s = 0.0001 dW
How to Convert Erg/second to Deciwatt
1 erg/s = 1e-06 dW
Example: convert 15 erg/s to dW:
15 erg/s = 15 × 1e-06 dW = 1.5e-05 dW
Erg/second to Deciwatt Conversion Table
| erg/second | deciwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1e-06 dW |
| 2 erg/s | 2e-06 dW |
| 3 erg/s | 3e-06 dW |
| 5 erg/s | 5e-06 dW |
| 10 erg/s | 1e-05 dW |
| 20 erg/s | 2e-05 dW |
| 50 erg/s | 5e-05 dW |
| 100 erg/s | 0.0001 dW |
| 500 erg/s | 0.0005 dW |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.001 dW |
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.
Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in deciwatt?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1e-06 deciwatt (dW).
How do you convert erg/second to deciwatt?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1e-06. For example, 25 erg/s × 1e-06 = 2.5e-05 dW.
What is 10 erg/second in deciwatt?
10 erg/s = 1e-05 dW.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the deciwatt?
The deciwatt is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1e-06 dW.