Convert milliwatt to microwatt
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to microwatt [µW], or Convert microwatt to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1000 µW. To convert milliwatt to microwatt, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 µW = 0.001 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 = 1000 µW
- 1 µW = 0.001 mW
- 10 mW = 10000 µW
- 100 mW = 100000 µW
How to Convert Milliwatt to Microwatt
1 mW = 1000 µW
Example: convert 15 mW to µW:
15 mW = 15 × 1000 µW = 15000 µW
Milliwatt to Microwatt Conversion Table
| milliwatt | microwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1000 µW |
| 2 mW | 2000 µW |
| 3 mW | 3000 µW |
| 5 mW | 5000 µW |
| 10 mW | 10000 µW |
| 20 mW | 20000 µW |
| 50 mW | 50000 µW |
| 100 mW | 100000 µW |
| 500 mW | 500000 µW |
| 1000 mW | 1000000 µW |
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.
Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 milliwatt in microwatt?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1000 microwatt (µW).
How do you convert milliwatt to microwatt?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1000. For example, 25 mW × 1000 = 25000 µW.
What is 10 milliwatt in microwatt?
10 mW = 10000 µW.
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the microwatt?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 mW = 1000 µW.