A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work.
Picowatts to Microwatts
Convert Picowatt (pW) to Microwatt (uW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert picowatts (pW) to microwatts (uW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A Microwatt (uW) equals 1e-06 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for micro-scale electrical work.
uW = pW × 0.000001
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Formula
uW = pW × 0.000001
pW = uW × 1.000000e+06
Conversion table
| 1 pW | 0.000001 uW |
| 5 pW | 0.000005 uW |
| 10 pW | 0.00001 uW |
| 20 pW | 0.00002 uW |
| 50 pW | 0.00005 uW |
| 100 pW | 0.0001 uW |
| 500 pW | 0.0005 uW |
| 1000 pW | 0.001 uW |
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How the formula works
Both picowatt and microwatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in picowatts by 0.000001 to get microwatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a microwatt value by 1.000000e+06 to get back to picowatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Picowatt (pW)?
A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work.
What is Microwatt (uW)?
A Microwatt (uW) equals 1e-06 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for micro-scale electrical work.
How do I convert picowatts to microwatts?
Multiply the picowatt value by 0.000001 to get the equivalent in microwatts. For example, 5 pW × 0.000001 = 0.000005 uW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.000001 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert microwatts back to picowatts?
Yes. Divide the microwatt value by 0.000001, or multiply it by 1.000000e+06, to get picowatts.
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About converting picowatts to microwatts
A Picowatt (pW) equals 1e-12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for pico-scale electrical work. A Microwatt (uW) equals 1e-06 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for micro-scale electrical work.
Use this calculator to move between picowatts and microwatts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.