Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Microwatts to Centiwatts Converter — uW to cW
Convert Microwatt (uW) to Centiwatt (cW) using the exact conversion factor (1 microwatt = 0.0001 centiwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microwatts to Centiwatts 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.
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.01.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Microwatts to Centiwatts
Microwatt and Centiwatt 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: Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units, and centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Formula
centiwatts = microwatts × 0.0001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microwatt-to-centiwatt factor of 0.0001.
Simple example
1 uW × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cW
1 microwatt = 0.0001 centiwatts.
Real-world example
100 uW × 0.0001 = 0.01 cW
100 microwatts = 0.01 centiwatts.
Conversion table
| Microwatt (uW) | Centiwatt (cW) |
|---|---|
| 1 uW | 0.0001 cW |
| 10 uW | 0.001 cW |
| 50 uW | 0.005 cW |
| 100 uW | 0.01 cW |
| 500 uW | 0.05 cW |
| 1,000 uW | 0.1 cW |
Reverse conversion: Centiwatt to Microwatt
0.0001 cW × 10000 = 1 uW
0.0001 centiwatts = 1 microwatts.
microwatts = centiwatts × 10000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiwatt to Microwatt.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiwatts are in 1 microwatt?
1 microwatt equals 0.0001 centiwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microwatt to centiwatt?
Multiply the microwatt value by 0.0001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiwatt back to microwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiwatt equals 10,000 microwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the microwatt to centiwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both microwatt and centiwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001 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.