Convert milliwatt to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1000000 nW. To convert milliwatt to nanowatt, multiply the value by 1000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nW = 1e-06 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 = 1000000 nW
- 1 nW = 1e-06 mW
- 10 mW = 10000000 nW
- 100 mW = 100000000 nW
How to Convert Milliwatt to Nanowatt
1 mW = 1000000 nW
Example: convert 15 mW to nW:
15 mW = 15 × 1000000 nW = 15000000 nW
Milliwatt to Nanowatt Conversion Table
| milliwatt | nanowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1000000 nW |
| 2 mW | 2000000 nW |
| 3 mW | 3000000 nW |
| 5 mW | 5000000 nW |
| 10 mW | 10000000 nW |
| 20 mW | 20000000 nW |
| 50 mW | 50000000 nW |
| 100 mW | 100000000 nW |
| 500 mW | 500000000 nW |
| 1000 mW | 1000000000 nW |
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.
Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in nanowatt?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1000000 nanowatt (nW).
How do you convert milliwatt to nanowatt?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1000000. For example, 25 mW × 1000000 = 25000000 nW.
What is 10 milliwatt in nanowatt?
10 mW = 10000000 nW.
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the nanowatt?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 mW = 1000000 nW.