Convert hectowatt to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Centiwatt
1 hW = 10000 cW
Example: convert 15 hW to cW:
15 hW = 15 × 10000 cW = 150000 cW
Hectowatt to Centiwatt Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.