Milliwatt [mW] to Kilowatt [kW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Milliwatt (mW) = 1.0000e-6 Kilowatt (kW)
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1000000 Milliwatt (mW)
How to Convert Milliwatt to Kilowatt
1 mW = 0.000001 kW
1 kW = 1000000 mW
To convert Milliwatt to Kilowatt, divide the value by 1000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-6). To convert Kilowatt back to Milliwatt, multiply by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 mW to kW:
10 mW = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 kW
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.
Kilowatt
Definition: A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to one thousand (10³) 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 kilowatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring significant amounts of power.
Current use: Kilowatts are used to measure the power consumption of appliances, electric motors, and industrial equipment. It is also used to measure the power output of generators and engines.
Milliwatt to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| Milliwatt [mW] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 0.000001 kW |
| 2 mW | 0.000002 kW |
| 5 mW | 0.000005 kW |
| 10 mW | 0.00001 kW |
| 20 mW | 0.00002 kW |
| 50 mW | 0.00005 kW |
| 100 mW | 0.0001 kW |
| 200 mW | 0.0002 kW |
| 500 mW | 0.0005 kW |
| 1000 mW | 0.001 kW |