Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Decawatts to Microwatts Converter — daW to uW
Convert Decawatt (daW) to Microwatt (uW) using the exact conversion factor (1 decawatt = 10,000,000 microwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decawatts to Microwatts converter
Converter
Power Converter
Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Result = input x 10 / 1e-6.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Decawatts to Microwatts
Decawatt and Microwatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. Specifically: Decawatt is 10 watt units, and microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Formula
microwatts = decawatts × 10000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, and 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decawatt-to-microwatt factor of 10000000.
Simple example
1 daW × 10000000 = 10,000,000 uW
1 decawatt = 10,000,000 microwatts.
Real-world example
100 daW × 10000000 = 1,000,000,000 uW
100 decawatts = 1,000,000,000 microwatts.
Conversion table
| Decawatt (daW) | Microwatt (uW) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 10,000,000 uW |
| 10 daW | 100,000,000 uW |
| 100 daW | 1,000,000,000 uW |
| 500 daW | 5,000,000,000 uW |
| 1,000 daW | 10,000,000,000 uW |
| 5,000 daW | 50,000,000,000 uW |
Reverse conversion: Microwatt to Decawatt
1 uW × 1e-7 = 1e-7 daW
1 microwatt = 1e-7 decawatts.
decawatts = microwatts × 1e-7
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microwatt to Decawatt.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microwatts are in 1 decawatt?
1 decawatt equals 10,000,000 microwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decawatt to microwatt?
Multiply the decawatt value by 10000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microwatt back to decawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microwatt equals 1e-7 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 power.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of power.
Is the decawatt to microwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both decawatt and microwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.