Convert nanowatt to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to nanowatt.
1 nW = 1e-06 mW. To convert nanowatt to milliwatt, multiply the value by 1e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mW = 1000000 nW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 nW = 1e-06 mW
- 1 mW = 1000000 nW
- 10 nW = 1e-05 mW
- 100 nW = 0.0001 mW
How to Convert Nanowatt to Milliwatt
1 nW = 1e-06 mW
Example: convert 15 nW to mW:
15 nW = 15 × 1e-06 mW = 1.5e-05 mW
Nanowatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| nanowatt | milliwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 1e-06 mW |
| 2 nW | 2e-06 mW |
| 3 nW | 3e-06 mW |
| 5 nW | 5e-06 mW |
| 10 nW | 1e-05 mW |
| 20 nW | 2e-05 mW |
| 50 nW | 5e-05 mW |
| 100 nW | 0.0001 mW |
| 500 nW | 0.0005 mW |
| 1000 nW | 0.001 mW |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nanowatt in milliwatt?
1 nanowatt (nW) = 1e-06 milliwatt (mW).
How do you convert nanowatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the nanowatt value by 1e-06. For example, 25 nW × 1e-06 = 2.5e-05 mW.
What is 10 nanowatt in milliwatt?
10 nW = 1e-05 mW.
Which unit is larger, the nanowatt or the milliwatt?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 nW equals only 1e-06 mW.