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
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.
Deciwatt is 0.1 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.1.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Microwatts to Deciwatts
Microwatt and Deciwatt 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: 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
100 uW × 0.00001 = 0.001 dW
100 microwatts = 0.001 deciwatts.
Conversion table
| Microwatt (uW) | Deciwatt (dW) |
|---|---|
| 1 uW | 0.00001 dW |
| 10 uW | 0.0001 dW |
| 50 uW | 0.0005 dW |
| 100 uW | 0.001 dW |
| 500 uW | 0.005 dW |
| 1,000 uW | 0.01 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 engineering.
What is a deciwatt?
Deciwatt (dW) is a unit of engineering.
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.
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.