Convert microwatt to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to microwatt.
1 µW = 0.001 mW. To convert microwatt to milliwatt, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mW = 1000 µW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 µW = 0.001 mW
- 1 mW = 1000 µW
- 10 µW = 0.01 mW
- 100 µW = 0.1 mW
How to Convert Microwatt to Milliwatt
1 µW = 0.001 mW
Example: convert 15 µW to mW:
15 µW = 15 × 0.001 mW = 0.015 mW
Microwatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| microwatt | milliwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 µW | 0.001 mW |
| 2 µW | 0.002 mW |
| 3 µW | 0.003 mW |
| 5 µW | 0.005 mW |
| 10 µW | 0.01 mW |
| 20 µW | 0.02 mW |
| 50 µW | 0.05 mW |
| 100 µW | 0.1 mW |
| 500 µW | 0.5 mW |
| 1000 µW | 1 mW |
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.
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 microwatt in milliwatt?
1 microwatt (µW) = 0.001 milliwatt (mW).
How do you convert microwatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the microwatt value by 0.001. For example, 25 µW × 0.001 = 0.025 mW.
What is 10 microwatt in milliwatt?
10 µW = 0.01 mW.
Which unit is larger, the microwatt or the milliwatt?
The milliwatt is the larger unit: 1 µW equals only 0.001 mW.