Online calculator to convert watts to hectowatts (W to hW) 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 watts and hectowatts.
What is a watt (W)?
A watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for watt is W. There are 100 watts in a hectowatt.
What is a hectowatt (hW)?
A hectowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for hectowatt is hW. There are 0.01 hectowatts in a watt.
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 watts to hectowatts is:
hectowatts = watts ÷ 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from watts to hectowatts (W to hW).
Watt to Hectowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 watts to hectowatts (show work) Formula: watts ÷ 100 = hectowatts Calculations: 45,000 watts ÷ 100 = 450 hectowatts Result: 45,000 watts is equal to 450 hectowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from watts to hectowatts.
Watts to Hectowatts Conversion Chart
| watts (W) | hectowatts (hW) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.01 hW |
| 2 W | 0.02 hW |
| 3 W | 0.03 hW |
| 4 W | 0.04 hW |
| 5 W | 0.05 hW |
| 6 W | 0.06 hW |
| 7 W | 0.07 hW |
| 8 W | 0.08 hW |
| 9 W | 0.09 hW |
| 10 W | 0.1 hW |
| 20 W | 0.2 hW |
| 30 W | 0.3 hW |
| 40 W | 0.4 hW |
| 50 W | 0.5 hW |
| 75 W | 0.75 hW |
| 100 W | 1 hW |
| 250 W | 2.5 hW |
| 500 W | 5 hW |
| 750 W | 7.5 hW |
| 1,000 W | 10 hW |
| 2,500 W | 25 hW |
| 5,000 W | 50 hW |
| 7,500 W | 75 hW |
| 10,000 W | 100 hW |
| 25,000 W | 250 hW |
| 50,000 W | 500 hW |
| 75,000 W | 750 hW |
| 100,000 W | 1,000 hW |
| 250,000 W | 2,500 hW |
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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