Convert milliwatt to deciwatt
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to deciwatt [dW], or Convert deciwatt to milliwatt.
How to Convert Milliwatt to Deciwatt
1 mW = 0.01 dW
Example: convert 15 mW to dW:
15 mW = 15 × 0.01 dW = 0.15 dW
Milliwatt to Deciwatt Conversion Table
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Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.
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.