Online calculator to convert milliwatts to watts (mW to W) 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 milliwatts and watts.
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 1,000 milliwatts in a watt.
What is a watt (W)?
A watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for watt is W. There are 0.001 watts 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 watts is:
watts = milliwatts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from milliwatts to watts (mW to W).
Milliwatt to Watt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 milliwatts to watts (show work) Formula: milliwatts ÷ 1,000 = watts Calculations: 45,000 milliwatts ÷ 1,000 = 45 watts Result: 45,000 milliwatts is equal to 45 watts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from milliwatts to watts.
Milliwatts to Watts Conversion Chart
milliwatts (mW) | watts (W) |
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1 mW | 0.001 W |
2 mW | 0.002 W |
3 mW | 0.003 W |
4 mW | 0.004 W |
5 mW | 0.005 W |
6 mW | 0.006 W |
7 mW | 0.007 W |
8 mW | 0.008 W |
9 mW | 0.009 W |
10 mW | 0.01 W |
20 mW | 0.02 W |
30 mW | 0.03 W |
40 mW | 0.04 W |
50 mW | 0.05 W |
75 mW | 0.075 W |
100 mW | 0.1 W |
250 mW | 0.25 W |
500 mW | 0.5 W |
750 mW | 0.75 W |
1,000 mW | 1 W |
2,500 mW | 2.5 W |
5,000 mW | 5 W |
7,500 mW | 7.5 W |
10,000 mW | 10 W |
25,000 mW | 25 W |
50,000 mW | 50 W |
75,000 mW | 75 W |
100,000 mW | 100 W |
250,000 mW | 250 W |
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