Convert milliwatt to attowatt
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to attowatt [aW], or Convert attowatt to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1.0000e+15 aW. To convert milliwatt to attowatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 aW = 1.0000e-15 mW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mW = 1.0000e+15 aW
- 1 aW = 1.0000e-15 mW
- 10 mW = 1.0000e+16 aW
- 100 mW = 1.0000e+17 aW
How to Convert Milliwatt to Attowatt
1 mW = 1e+15 aW
Example: convert 15 mW to aW:
15 mW = 15 × 1e+15 aW = 1.5e+16 aW
Milliwatt to Attowatt Conversion Table
| milliwatt | attowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1.0000e+15 aW |
| 2 mW | 2.0000e+15 aW |
| 3 mW | 3.0000e+15 aW |
| 5 mW | 5.0000e+15 aW |
| 10 mW | 1.0000e+16 aW |
| 20 mW | 2.0000e+16 aW |
| 50 mW | 5.0000e+16 aW |
| 100 mW | 1.0000e+17 aW |
| 500 mW | 5.0000e+17 aW |
| 1000 mW | 1.0000e+18 aW |
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.
Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in attowatt?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1.0000e+15 attowatt (aW).
How do you convert milliwatt to attowatt?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1.0000e+15. For example, 25 mW × 1.0000e+15 = 2.5000e+16 aW.
What is 10 milliwatt in attowatt?
10 mW = 1.0000e+16 aW.
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the attowatt?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 mW = 1.0000e+15 aW.