Online calculator to convert microwatts to nanowatts (μW to nW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Convert microwatts to nanowatts
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between microwatts and nanowatts.
What is a microwatt (μW)?
A microwatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for microwatt is μW. There are 0.001 microwatts in a nanowatt.
What is a nanowatt (nW)?
A nanowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for nanowatt is nW. There are 1,000 nanowatts in a microwatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from microwatts to nanowatts is:
nanowatts = microwatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from microwatts to nanowatts (μW to nW).
Microwatt to Nanowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 microwatts to nanowatts (show work) Formula: microwatts x 1,000 = nanowatts Calculations: 18 microwatts x 1,000 = 18,000 nanowatts Result: 18 microwatts is equal to 18,000 nanowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from microwatts to nanowatts.
Microwatts to Nanowatts Conversion Chart
| microwatts (μW) | nanowatts (nW) |
|---|---|
| 1 μW | 1,000 nW |
| 2 μW | 2,000 nW |
| 3 μW | 3,000 nW |
| 4 μW | 4,000 nW |
| 5 μW | 5,000 nW |
| 6 μW | 6,000 nW |
| 7 μW | 7,000 nW |
| 8 μW | 8,000 nW |
| 9 μW | 9,000 nW |
| 10 μW | 10,000 nW |
| 20 μW | 20,000 nW |
| 30 μW | 30,000 nW |
| 40 μW | 40,000 nW |
| 50 μW | 50,000 nW |
| 75 μW | 75,000 nW |
| 100 μW | 100,000 nW |
| 250 μW | 250,000 nW |
| 500 μW | 500,000 nW |
| 750 μW | 750,000 nW |
| 1,000 μW | 1,000,000 nW |
| 2,500 μW | 2,500,000 nW |
| 5,000 μW | 5,000,000 nW |
| 7,500 μW | 7,500,000 nW |
| 10,000 μW | 10,000,000 nW |
| 25,000 μW | 25,000,000 nW |
| 50,000 μW | 50,000,000 nW |
| 75,000 μW | 75,000,000 nW |
| 100,000 μW | 100,000,000 nW |
| 250,000 μW | 250,000,000 nW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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