Online calculator to convert decawatts to megawatts (daW to MW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between decawatts and megawatts.
What is a decawatt (daW)?
A decawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for decawatt is daW. There are 100,000 decawatts in a megawatt.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
A megawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for megawatt is MW. There are 0.00001 megawatts in a decawatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from decawatts to megawatts is:
megawatts = decawatts ÷ 100,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decawatts to megawatts (daW to MW).
Decawatt to Megawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 decawatts to megawatts (show work) Formula: decawatts ÷ 100,000 = megawatts Calculations: 45,000 decawatts ÷ 100,000 = 0.45 megawatts Result: 45,000 decawatts is equal to 0.45 megawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from decawatts to megawatts.
Decawatts to Megawatts Conversion Chart
| decawatts (daW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 0.00001 MW |
| 2 daW | 0.00002 MW |
| 3 daW | 0.00003 MW |
| 4 daW | 0.00004 MW |
| 5 daW | 0.00005 MW |
| 6 daW | 0.00006 MW |
| 7 daW | 0.00007 MW |
| 8 daW | 0.00008 MW |
| 9 daW | 0.00009 MW |
| 10 daW | 0.0001 MW |
| 20 daW | 0.0002 MW |
| 30 daW | 0.0003 MW |
| 40 daW | 0.0004 MW |
| 50 daW | 0.0005 MW |
| 75 daW | 0.00075 MW |
| 100 daW | 0.001 MW |
| 250 daW | 0.0025 MW |
| 500 daW | 0.005 MW |
| 750 daW | 0.0075 MW |
| 1,000 daW | 0.01 MW |
| 2,500 daW | 0.025 MW |
| 5,000 daW | 0.05 MW |
| 7,500 daW | 0.075 MW |
| 10,000 daW | 0.1 MW |
| 25,000 daW | 0.25 MW |
| 50,000 daW | 0.5 MW |
| 75,000 daW | 0.75 MW |
| 100,000 daW | 1 MW |
| 250,000 daW | 2.5 MW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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