Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Megawatts to Milliwatts Converter — MW to mW
Convert Megawatt (MW) to Milliwatt (mW) using the exact conversion factor (1 megawatt = 1,000,000,000 milliwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Megawatts to Milliwatts 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.
Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Result = input x 1e+6 / 0.001.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Megawatts to Milliwatts
Megawatt and Milliwatt 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: Megawatt is 1000000 watt units, and milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Formula
milliwatts = megawatts × 1000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, and 1 milliwatt equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct megawatt-to-milliwatt factor of 1000000000.
Simple example
1 MW × 1000000000 = 1,000,000,000 mW
1 megawatt = 1,000,000,000 milliwatts.
Real-world example
100 MW × 1000000000 = 100,000,000,000 mW
100 megawatts = 100,000,000,000 milliwatts.
Conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Milliwatt (mW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000,000,000 mW |
| 10 MW | 10,000,000,000 mW |
| 50 MW | 50,000,000,000 mW |
| 100 MW | 100,000,000,000 mW |
| 500 MW | 500,000,000,000 mW |
| 1,000 MW | 1e+12 mW |
Reverse conversion: Milliwatt to Megawatt
1 mW × 1e-9 = 1e-9 MW
1 milliwatt = 1e-9 megawatts.
megawatts = milliwatts × 1e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Milliwatt to Megawatt.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Understanding the Milliwatt (mW)
Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many milliwatts are in 1 megawatt?
1 megawatt equals 1,000,000,000 milliwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert megawatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the megawatt value by 1000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert milliwatt back to megawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 milliwatt equals 1e-9 megawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a milliwatt?
Milliwatt (mW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the megawatt to milliwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both megawatt and milliwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000000 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.