Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Decawatts to Megawatts Converter — daW to MW
Convert Decawatt (daW) to Megawatt (MW) using the exact conversion factor (1 decawatt = 0.00001 megawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decawatts to Megawatts converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Result = input x 10 / 1e+6.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Decawatts to Megawatts
Decawatt and Megawatt both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Decawatt is 10 watt units, and megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Formula
megawatts = decawatts × 0.00001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, and 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decawatt-to-megawatt factor of 0.00001.
Simple example
1 daW × 0.00001 = 0.00001 MW
1 decawatt = 0.00001 megawatts.
Real-world example
100 daW × 0.00001 = 0.001 MW
100 decawatts = 0.001 megawatts.
Conversion table
| Decawatt (daW) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 0.00001 MW |
| 10 daW | 0.0001 MW |
| 50 daW | 0.0005 MW |
| 100 daW | 0.001 MW |
| 500 daW | 0.005 MW |
| 1,000 daW | 0.01 MW |
Reverse conversion: Megawatt to Decawatt
0.00001 MW × 100000 = 1 daW
0.00001 megawatts = 1 decawatt.
decawatts = megawatts × 100000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megawatt to Decawatt.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 decawatt?
1 decawatt equals 0.00001 megawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decawatt to megawatt?
Multiply the decawatt value by 0.00001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megawatt back to decawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megawatt equals 100,000 decawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decawatt?
Decawatt (daW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the decawatt to megawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both decawatt and megawatt 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.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.