Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Microwatts to Deciwatts Converter — uW to dW
Convert Microwatt (uW) to Deciwatt (dW) using the exact conversion factor (1 microwatt = 0.00001 deciwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microwatts to Deciwatts converter
Converter
Electricity Converter
Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Deciwatt is 0.1 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.1.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Microwatts to Deciwatts
Microwatt and Deciwatt both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units, and deciwatt is 0.1 watt units.
Formula
deciwatts = microwatts × 0.00001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 deciwatt equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microwatt-to-deciwatt factor of 0.00001.
Simple example
1 uW × 0.00001 = 0.00001 dW
1 microwatt = 0.00001 deciwatts.
Real-world example
120 uW × 0.00001 = 0.0012 dW
120 microwatts = 0.0012 deciwatts.
Conversion table
| Microwatt (uW) | Deciwatt (dW) |
|---|---|
| 1 uW | 0.00001 dW |
| 5 uW | 0.00005 dW |
| 12 uW | 0.00012 dW |
| 24 uW | 0.00024 dW |
| 120 uW | 0.0012 dW |
| 240 uW | 0.0024 dW |
Reverse conversion: Deciwatt to Microwatt
0.00001 dW × 100000 = 1 uW
0.00001 deciwatts = 1 microwatts.
microwatts = deciwatts × 100000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciwatt to Microwatt.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Understanding the Deciwatt (dW)
Deciwatt is 0.1 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciwatts are in 1 microwatt?
1 microwatt equals 0.00001 deciwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microwatt to deciwatt?
Multiply the microwatt value by 0.00001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciwatt back to microwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciwatt equals 100,000 microwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of electricity.
What is a deciwatt?
Deciwatt (dW) is a unit of electricity.
Is the microwatt to deciwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both microwatt and deciwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.