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
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 1e-12 / 1e-6.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Picowatts to Microwatts
Picowatt 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: 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
100 pW × 0.000001 = 0.0001 uW
100 picowatts = 0.0001 microwatts.
Conversion table
| Picowatt (pW) | Microwatt (uW) |
|---|---|
| 1 pW | 0.000001 uW |
| 10 pW | 0.00001 uW |
| 50 pW | 0.00005 uW |
| 100 pW | 0.0001 uW |
| 500 pW | 0.0005 uW |
| 1,000 pW | 0.001 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 engineering.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of engineering.
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.
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.