Convert milliwatt to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1e-09 MW. To convert milliwatt to megawatt, multiply the value by 1e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MW = 1000000000 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 = 1e-09 MW
- 1 MW = 1000000000 mW
- 10 mW = 1e-08 MW
- 100 mW = 1e-07 MW
How to Convert Milliwatt to Megawatt
1 mW = 1e-09 MW
Example: convert 15 mW to MW:
15 mW = 15 × 1e-09 MW = 1.5e-08 MW
Milliwatt to Megawatt Conversion Table
| milliwatt | megawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1e-09 MW |
| 2 mW | 2e-09 MW |
| 3 mW | 3e-09 MW |
| 5 mW | 5e-09 MW |
| 10 mW | 1e-08 MW |
| 20 mW | 2e-08 MW |
| 50 mW | 5e-08 MW |
| 100 mW | 1e-07 MW |
| 500 mW | 5e-07 MW |
| 1000 mW | 1e-06 MW |
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.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in megawatt?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1e-09 megawatt (MW).
How do you convert milliwatt to megawatt?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1e-09. For example, 25 mW × 1e-09 = 2.5e-08 MW.
What is 10 milliwatt in megawatt?
10 mW = 1e-08 MW.
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the megawatt?
The megawatt is the larger unit: 1 mW equals only 1e-09 MW.