Online calculator to convert nanowatts to microwatts (nW to μW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between nanowatts and microwatts.
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.
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.
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 nanowatts to microwatts is:
microwatts = nanowatts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nanowatts to microwatts (nW to μW).
Nanowatt to Microwatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 nanowatts to microwatts (show work) Formula: nanowatts ÷ 1,000 = microwatts Calculations: 45,000 nanowatts ÷ 1,000 = 45 microwatts Result: 45,000 nanowatts is equal to 45 microwatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nanowatts to microwatts.
Nanowatts to Microwatts Conversion Chart
| nanowatts (nW) | microwatts (μW) |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 0.001 μW |
| 2 nW | 0.002 μW |
| 3 nW | 0.003 μW |
| 4 nW | 0.004 μW |
| 5 nW | 0.005 μW |
| 6 nW | 0.006 μW |
| 7 nW | 0.007 μW |
| 8 nW | 0.008 μW |
| 9 nW | 0.009 μW |
| 10 nW | 0.01 μW |
| 20 nW | 0.02 μW |
| 30 nW | 0.03 μW |
| 40 nW | 0.04 μW |
| 50 nW | 0.05 μW |
| 75 nW | 0.075 μW |
| 100 nW | 0.1 μW |
| 250 nW | 0.25 μW |
| 500 nW | 0.5 μW |
| 750 nW | 0.75 μW |
| 1,000 nW | 1 μW |
| 2,500 nW | 2.5 μW |
| 5,000 nW | 5 μW |
| 7,500 nW | 7.5 μW |
| 10,000 nW | 10 μW |
| 25,000 nW | 25 μW |
| 50,000 nW | 50 μW |
| 75,000 nW | 75 μW |
| 100,000 nW | 100 μW |
| 250,000 nW | 250 μW |
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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