Convert megawatt to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert megawatt [MW] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to megawatt.
How to Convert Megawatt to Dekawatt
1 MW = 100000 daW
Example: convert 15 MW to daW:
15 MW = 15 × 100000 daW = 1500000 daW
Megawatt to Dekawatt Conversion Table
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Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.