Milliwatt [mW] to Megawatt [MW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Milliwatt (mW) = 1.0000e-9 Megawatt (MW)
1 Megawatt (MW) = 1000000000 Milliwatt (mW)
How to Convert Milliwatt to Megawatt
1 mW = 1e-9 MW
1 MW = 1000000000 mW
To convert Milliwatt to Megawatt, divide the value by 1000000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-9). To convert Megawatt back to Milliwatt, multiply by 1000000000.
Example: convert 10 mW to MW:
10 mW = 10 x 1e-9 = 1e-8 MW
Milliwatt
Definition: A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth (10⁻³) of a watt. It is a subunit of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The milliwatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was naturally derived as a smaller, more convenient unit for measuring smaller powers.
Current use: Milliwatts are used to measure small power levels in electronic circuits, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices. It's used where power consumption is low.
Megawatt
Definition: A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million (10⁶) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The megawatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring very large amounts of power.
Current use: Megawatts are used to measure the power output of power plants, large industrial facilities, and the power consumption of cities. It is a convenient unit for expressing the scale of power generation and consumption on a large scale.
Milliwatt to Megawatt Conversion Table
| Milliwatt [mW] | Megawatt [MW] |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1e-9 MW |
| 2 mW | 2e-9 MW |
| 5 mW | 5e-9 MW |
| 10 mW | 1e-8 MW |
| 20 mW | 2e-8 MW |
| 50 mW | 5.0000000000000004e-8 MW |
| 100 mW | 1.0000000000000001e-7 MW |
| 200 mW | 2.0000000000000002e-7 MW |
| 500 mW | 5e-7 MW |
| 1000 mW | 0.000001 MW |