Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Picowatts to Microwatts Converter — pW to uW
Convert Picowatt (pW) to Microwatt (uW) using the exact conversion factor (1 picowatt = 0.000001 microwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picowatts to Microwatts converter
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Electricity Converter
Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-6.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Picowatts to Microwatts
Picowatt and Microwatt both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units, and microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Formula
microwatts = picowatts × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picowatt equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picowatt-to-microwatt factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 pW × 0.000001 = 0.000001 uW
1 picowatt = 0.000001 microwatts.
Real-world example
120 pW × 0.000001 = 0.00012 uW
120 picowatts = 0.00012 microwatts.
Conversion table
| Picowatt (pW) | Microwatt (uW) |
|---|---|
| 1 pW | 0.000001 uW |
| 5 pW | 0.000005 uW |
| 12 pW | 0.000012 uW |
| 24 pW | 0.000024 uW |
| 120 pW | 0.00012 uW |
| 240 pW | 0.00024 uW |
Reverse conversion: Microwatt to Picowatt
0.000001 uW × 1000000 = 1 pW
0.000001 microwatts = 1 picowatt.
picowatts = microwatts × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microwatt to Picowatt.
Understanding the Picowatt (pW)
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microwatts are in 1 picowatt?
1 picowatt equals 0.000001 microwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picowatt to microwatt?
Multiply the picowatt value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microwatt back to picowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microwatt equals 1,000,000 picowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picowatt?
Picowatt (pW) is a unit of electricity.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picowatt to microwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both picowatt and microwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.