Online calculator to convert milliwatts to microwatts (mW 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 millwatts and microwatts.
What is a milliwatt (mW)?
A milliwatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for milliwatt is mW. There are 0.001 milliwatts 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 1,000 microwatts in a milliwatt.
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 milliwatts to microwatts is:
microwatts = milliwatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from milliwatts to microwatts (mW to μW).
Milliwatt to Microwatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 milliwatts to microwatts (show work) Formula: milliwatts x 1,000 = microwatts Calculations: 18 milliwatts x 1,000 = 18,000 microwatts Result: 18 milliwatts is equal to 18,000 microwatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from milliwatts to microwatts.
Milliwatts to Microwatts Conversion Chart
milliwatts (mW) | microwatts (μW) |
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1 mW | 1,000 μW |
2 mW | 2,000 μW |
3 mW | 3,000 μW |
4 mW | 4,000 μW |
5 mW | 5,000 μW |
6 mW | 6,000 μW |
7 mW | 7,000 μW |
8 mW | 8,000 μW |
9 mW | 9,000 μW |
10 mW | 10,000 μW |
20 mW | 20,000 μW |
30 mW | 30,000 μW |
40 mW | 40,000 μW |
50 mW | 50,000 μW |
75 mW | 75,000 μW |
100 mW | 100,000 μW |
250 mW | 250,000 μW |
500 mW | 500,000 μW |
750 mW | 750,000 μW |
1,000 mW | 1,000,000 μW |
2,500 mW | 2,500,000 μW |
5,000 mW | 5,000,000 μW |
7,500 mW | 7,500,000 μW |
10,000 mW | 10,000,000 μW |
25,000 mW | 25,000,000 μW |
50,000 mW | 50,000,000 μW |
75,000 mW | 75,000,000 μW |
100,000 mW | 100,000,000 μW |
250,000 mW | 250,000,000 μW |
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