Milliwatt [mW] to Kilowatt [kW] Converter

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.

Definition: A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to one thousand (10³) 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 kilowatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring significant amounts of power.

Current use: Kilowatts are used to measure the power consumption of appliances, electric motors, and industrial equipment. It is also used to measure the power output of generators and engines.