Convert terawatt to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to terawatt.
1 TW = 1.0000e+15 mW. To convert terawatt to milliwatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mW = 1.0000e-15 TW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 TW = 1.0000e+15 mW
- 1 mW = 1.0000e-15 TW
- 10 TW = 1.0000e+16 mW
- 100 TW = 1.0000e+17 mW
How to Convert Terawatt to Milliwatt
1 TW = 1e+15 mW
Example: convert 15 TW to mW:
15 TW = 15 × 1e+15 mW = 1.5e+16 mW
Terawatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| terawatt | milliwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 1.0000e+15 mW |
| 2 TW | 2.0000e+15 mW |
| 3 TW | 3.0000e+15 mW |
| 5 TW | 5.0000e+15 mW |
| 10 TW | 1.0000e+16 mW |
| 20 TW | 2.0000e+16 mW |
| 50 TW | 5.0000e+16 mW |
| 100 TW | 1.0000e+17 mW |
| 500 TW | 5.0000e+17 mW |
| 1000 TW | 1.0000e+18 mW |
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
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 terawatt in milliwatt?
1 terawatt (TW) = 1.0000e+15 milliwatt (mW).
How do you convert terawatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the terawatt value by 1.0000e+15. For example, 25 TW × 1.0000e+15 = 2.5000e+16 mW.
What is 10 terawatt in milliwatt?
10 TW = 1.0000e+16 mW.
Which unit is larger, the terawatt or the milliwatt?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 TW = 1.0000e+15 mW.