Convert milliwatts to watts
Milliwatts to watts. Enter a value to convert, or use the milliwatts to watts chart further down the page.
1 milliwatt equals 0.001 watts. Going the other way, 1 watt = 1,000 milliwatts.
How to convert milliwatts to watts
To convert milliwatts to watts, multiply the milliwatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
W = mW × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 mW to watts:
15 mW = 0.015 W
milliwatts to watts conversion chart
Use this milliwatts to watts table for quick reference without typing anything.
| milliwatts (mW) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mW | 0.00001 W |
| 0.1 mW | 0.0001 W |
| 1 mW | 0.001 W |
| 2 mW | 0.002 W |
| 3 mW | 0.003 W |
| 5 mW | 0.005 W |
| 10 mW | 0.01 W |
| 20 mW | 0.02 W |
| 50 mW | 0.05 W |
| 100 mW | 0.1 W |
| 1,000 mW | 1 W |
What is a milliwatt?
The milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to 0.001 watts.
What is a watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a milliwatt?
1 milliwatts equals 0.001 watts. Going the other way, 1 watts is 1,000 milliwatts.
How do you convert milliwatts to watts?
To convert milliwatts to watts, multiply the milliwatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 milliwatts in watts?
10 milliwatts equals 0.01 watts. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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