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Milliwatt to Watt Converter

Use this page to convert milliwatt values into watt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 mW = 0.001 W

1 W = 1,000 mW

Example: 15 mW = 0.015 W

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Milliwatt

Milliwatt (mW) is represented in this converter as 0.001 watts.

History: Milliwatt follows electrical and SI power measurement conventions.

Current use: Milliwatt is useful in electronics, generation, motors, heating, and technical power comparisons.

Also written as mW.

Watt

A watt equals one joule per second.

History: It is named after James Watt and standardized in SI.

Current use: Watts are used in electronics, lighting, and engineering.

Also written as W, watts.

Milliwatt to Watt table

Milliwatt [mW]Watt [W]
0.01 mW0.00001 W
0.1 mW0.0001 W
1 mW0.001 W
2 mW0.002 W
5 mW0.005 W
10 mW0.01 W
20 mW0.02 W
50 mW0.05 W
100 mW0.1 W