Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Microwatts to Milliwatts Converter — uW to mW
Convert Microwatt (uW) to Milliwatt (mW) using the exact conversion factor (1 microwatt = 0.001 milliwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microwatts 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.
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About Converting Microwatts to Milliwatts
Microwatt 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: Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units, and milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Formula
milliwatts = microwatts × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 milliwatt equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microwatt-to-milliwatt factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 uW × 0.001 = 0.001 mW
1 microwatt = 0.001 milliwatts.
Real-world example
100 uW × 0.001 = 0.1 mW
100 microwatts = 0.1 milliwatts.
Conversion table
| Microwatt (uW) | Milliwatt (mW) |
|---|---|
| 1 uW | 0.001 mW |
| 10 uW | 0.01 mW |
| 50 uW | 0.05 mW |
| 100 uW | 0.1 mW |
| 500 uW | 0.5 mW |
| 1,000 uW | 1 mW |
Reverse conversion: Milliwatt to Microwatt
0.001 mW × 1000 = 1 uW
0.001 milliwatts = 1 microwatt.
microwatts = milliwatts × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Milliwatt to Microwatt.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Understanding the Milliwatt (mW)
Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many milliwatts are in 1 microwatt?
1 microwatt equals 0.001 milliwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microwatt to milliwatt?
Multiply the microwatt value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert milliwatt back to microwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 milliwatt equals 1,000 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 milliwatt?
Milliwatt (mW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the microwatt to milliwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both microwatt and milliwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.