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
Power Converter
Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
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 uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Microwatts to Centiwatts
Microwatt and Centiwatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. 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 |
| 100 uW | 0.01 cW |
| 500 uW | 0.05 cW |
| 1,000 uW | 0.1 cW |
| 5,000 uW | 0.5 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 power.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power.
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.