Convert milliwatt to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to milliwatt.
1 mW = 10000 erg/s. To convert milliwatt to erg/second, multiply the value by 10000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 0.0001 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 = 10000 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 0.0001 mW
- 10 mW = 100000 erg/s
- 100 mW = 1000000 erg/s
How to Convert Milliwatt to Erg/second
1 mW = 10000 erg/s
Example: convert 15 mW to erg/s:
15 mW = 15 × 10000 erg/s = 150000 erg/s
Milliwatt to Erg/second Conversion Table
| milliwatt | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 10000 erg/s |
| 2 mW | 20000 erg/s |
| 3 mW | 30000 erg/s |
| 5 mW | 50000 erg/s |
| 10 mW | 100000 erg/s |
| 20 mW | 200000 erg/s |
| 50 mW | 500000 erg/s |
| 100 mW | 1000000 erg/s |
| 500 mW | 5000000 erg/s |
| 1000 mW | 10000000 erg/s |
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.
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in erg/second?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 10000 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert milliwatt to erg/second?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 10000. For example, 25 mW × 10000 = 250000 erg/s.
What is 10 milliwatt in erg/second?
10 mW = 100000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the erg/second?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 mW = 10000 erg/s.