Convert milliwatt to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1.3596216173e-06 hp (metric). To convert milliwatt to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 1.3596216173e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 735498.75 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 = 1.3596216173e-06 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 735498.75 mW
- 10 mW = 1.3596216173e-05 hp (metric)
- 100 mW = 0.00013596216173 hp (metric)
How to Convert Milliwatt to Horsepower (Metric)
1 mW = 1.3596216173039e-06 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 mW to hp (metric):
15 mW = 15 × 1.3596216173039e-06 hp (metric) = 2.03943242595586e-05 hp (metric)
Milliwatt to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| milliwatt | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1.3596216173e-06 hp (metric) |
| 2 mW | 2.71924323461e-06 hp (metric) |
| 3 mW | 4.07886485191e-06 hp (metric) |
| 5 mW | 6.79810808652e-06 hp (metric) |
| 10 mW | 1.3596216173e-05 hp (metric) |
| 20 mW | 2.71924323461e-05 hp (metric) |
| 50 mW | 6.79810808652e-05 hp (metric) |
| 100 mW | 0.00013596216173 hp (metric) |
| 500 mW | 0.000679810808652 hp (metric) |
| 1000 mW | 0.0013596216173 hp (metric) |
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.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in horsepower (metric)?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1.3596216173e-06 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert milliwatt to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1.3596216173e-06. For example, 25 mW × 1.3596216173e-06 = 3.39905404326e-05 hp (metric).
What is 10 milliwatt in horsepower (metric)?
10 mW = 1.3596216173e-05 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 mW equals only 1.3596216173e-06 hp (metric).