Megawatt [MW] to Milliwatt [mW] Converter
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How to Convert Megawatt to MilliwattMilliwatt
1 MW = 1000000000 mW
1 mW = 1e-9 MW
Example: convert 31 MW to mW:
31 MW = 31 x 1000000000 = 31000000000 mW
Megawatt
Definition: A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million (10⁶) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The megawatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring very large amounts of power.
Current use: Megawatts are used to measure the power output of power plants, large industrial facilities, and the power consumption of cities. It is a convenient unit for expressing the scale of power generation and consumption on a large scale.
Milliwatt
Definition: A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth (10⁻³) of a watt. It is a subunit of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The milliwatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was naturally derived as a smaller, more convenient unit for measuring smaller powers.
Current use: Milliwatts are used to measure small power levels in electronic circuits, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices. It's used where power consumption is low.
Megawatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| Megawatt [MW] | Milliwatt [mW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 10000000 mW |
| 0.1 MW | 100000000 mW |
| 1 MW | 1000000000 mW |
| 10 MW | 10000000000 mW |
| 50 MW | 50000000000 mW |
| 100 MW | 100000000000 mW |
| 1000 MW | 1000000000000 mW |
| 10000 MW | 10000000000000 mW |
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