How to use this Decibel-watts to Megawatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Decibel-watts to the units of Megawatts.
Enter the input Decibel-watts value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Decibel-watts into Megawatts in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Megawatts label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Megawatts value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Megawatts value using the Copy button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
Formula
The formula to convert given power from Decibel-watts to Megawatts is:
Substitute given Power(Decibel-watts) = 40 in the above formula.
Power(Megawatts) = Math.pow(10,(40/10)) / 1e6
Power(Megawatts) = 0.01
Therefore, 40 dBW is equal to 0.01 MW.
Decibel-watts to Megawatts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Decibel-watts to Megawatts.
Decibel-watts (dBW)
Megawatts (MW)
0.01 dBW
0.00000100231MW
0.1 dBW
0.00000102329MW
1 dBW
0.00000125893MW
2 dBW
0.00000158489MW
3 dBW
0.00000199526MW
4 dBW
0.00000251189MW
5 dBW
0.00000316228MW
6 dBW
0.00000398107MW
7 dBW
0.00000501187MW
8 dBW
0.00000630957MW
9 dBW
0.00000794328MW
10 dBW
0.00001MW
20 dBW
0.0001MW
50 dBW
0.1MW
100 dBW
10000 MW
1000 dBW
1e+94 MW
Decibel-watts
A decibel watt (dBW) is a unit of power level relative to one watt, expressed in decibels. It is commonly used in telecommunications and audio engineering to describe power levels in a logarithmic scale.
Megawatts
A megawatt (MW) is equal to one million watts. This unit is often used to measure the output of power plants or the power consumption of large-scale facilities. It is a standard unit in the field of energy generation and consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Decibel-watts to Megawatts in Power?
The formula to convert Decibel-watts to Megawatts in Power is:
Math.pow(10,(Decibel-watts/10)) / 1e6
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Power conversion tool, which converts Decibel-watts to Megawatts, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Power from Decibel-watts to Megawatts?
To convert Power from Decibel-watts to Megawatts, you can use the following formula:
Math.pow(10,(Decibel-watts/10)) / 1e6
For example, if you have a value in Decibel-watts, you substitute that value in place of Decibel-watts in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Megawatts.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a radio station transmitter operates at 50 decibel-watts (dBW).<br>Convert this power level from decibel-watts to Megawatts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer</h4>\n <p>Given:</p>\n <p class=\"step\">Power in Decibel-watts = 50 dBW</p>\n <p>Converting Power from Decibel-watts to Megawatts...</p>\n <p>The formula to convert from Decibel-watts to Megawatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = Math.pow(10,(<span>Power<sub>(Decibel-watts)</sub></span>/10)) / 1e6</p>\n <p>Substitute given <strong>Power<sub>(Decibel-watts)</sub> = 50</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = Math.pow(10,(<span>50</span>/10)) / 1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = 0.1</p>\n <p class=\"answer\">Therefore, <strong>50 dBW</strong> is equal to <strong>0.1 MW</strong>.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a satellite transmits signals at 40 decibel-watts (dBW).<br>Convert this power level from decibel-watts to Megawatts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer</h4>\n <p>Given:</p>\n <p class=\"step\">Power in Decibel-watts = 40 dBW</p>\n <p>Converting Power from Decibel-watts to Megawatts...</p>\n <p>The formula to convert from Decibel-watts to Megawatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = Math.pow(10,(<span>Power<sub>(Decibel-watts)</sub></span>/10)) / 1e6</p>\n <p>Substitute given <strong>Power<sub>(Decibel-watts)</sub> = 40</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = Math.pow(10,(<span>40</span>/10)) / 1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Megawatts)</sub></span> = 0.01</p>\n <p class=\"answer\">Therefore, <strong>40 dBW</strong> is equal to <strong>0.01 MW</strong>.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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