Convert centiwatt to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to centiwatt.
1 cW = 10 mW. To convert centiwatt to milliwatt, multiply the value by 10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mW = 0.1 cW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cW = 10 mW
- 1 mW = 0.1 cW
- 10 cW = 100 mW
- 100 cW = 1000 mW
How to Convert Centiwatt to Milliwatt
1 cW = 10 mW
Example: convert 15 cW to mW:
15 cW = 15 × 10 mW = 150 mW
Centiwatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| centiwatt | milliwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 10 mW |
| 2 cW | 20 mW |
| 3 cW | 30 mW |
| 5 cW | 50 mW |
| 10 cW | 100 mW |
| 20 cW | 200 mW |
| 50 cW | 500 mW |
| 100 cW | 1000 mW |
| 500 cW | 5000 mW |
| 1000 cW | 10000 mW |
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.
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centiwatt in milliwatt?
1 centiwatt (cW) = 10 milliwatt (mW).
How do you convert centiwatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 10. For example, 25 cW × 10 = 250 mW.
What is 10 centiwatt in milliwatt?
10 cW = 100 mW.
Which unit is larger, the centiwatt or the milliwatt?
The centiwatt is the larger unit: 1 cW = 10 mW.