Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Centiwatts to Microwatts Converter — cW to uW
Convert Centiwatt (cW) to Microwatt (uW) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiwatt = 10,000 microwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiwatts to Microwatts converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1e-6.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiwatts to Microwatts
Centiwatt and Microwatt both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units, and microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Formula
microwatts = centiwatts × 10000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiwatt-to-microwatt factor of 10000.
Simple example
1 cW × 10000 = 10,000 uW
1 centiwatt = 10,000 microwatts.
Real-world example
100 cW × 10000 = 1,000,000 uW
100 centiwatts = 1,000,000 microwatts.
Conversion table
| Centiwatt (cW) | Microwatt (uW) |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 10,000 uW |
| 10 cW | 100,000 uW |
| 50 cW | 500,000 uW |
| 100 cW | 1,000,000 uW |
| 500 cW | 5,000,000 uW |
| 1,000 cW | 10,000,000 uW |
Reverse conversion: Microwatt to Centiwatt
1 uW × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cW
1 microwatt = 0.0001 centiwatts.
centiwatts = microwatts × 0.0001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microwatt to Centiwatt.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 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 centiwatt?
1 centiwatt equals 10,000 microwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiwatt to microwatt?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 10000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microwatt back to centiwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microwatt equals 0.0001 centiwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the centiwatt to microwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiwatt and microwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.