Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Milliwatts to Megawatts Converter — mW to MW
Convert Milliwatt (mW) to Megawatt (MW) using the exact conversion factor (1 milliwatt = 1e-9 megawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Milliwatts to Megawatts converter
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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.
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Result = input x 0.001 / 1e+6.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Milliwatts to Megawatts
Milliwatt and Megawatt 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: Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units, and megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Formula
megawatts = milliwatts × 1e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milliwatt equals 0.001 base units, and 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milliwatt-to-megawatt factor of 1e-9.
Simple example
1 mW × 1e-9 = 1e-9 MW
1 milliwatt = 1e-9 megawatts.
Real-world example
100 mW × 1e-9 = 1e-7 MW
100 milliwatts = 1e-7 megawatts.
Conversion table
| Milliwatt (mW) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1e-9 MW |
| 10 mW | 1e-8 MW |
| 100 mW | 1e-7 MW |
| 500 mW | 5e-7 MW |
| 1,000 mW | 0.000001 MW |
| 5,000 mW | 0.000005 MW |
Reverse conversion: Megawatt to Milliwatt
1e-9 MW × 1000000000 = 1 mW
1e-9 megawatts = 1 milliwatt.
milliwatts = megawatts × 1000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megawatt to Milliwatt.
Understanding the Milliwatt (mW)
Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 milliwatt?
1 milliwatt equals 1e-9 megawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milliwatt to megawatt?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megawatt back to milliwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megawatt equals 1,000,000,000 milliwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milliwatt?
Milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of power.
Is the milliwatt to megawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both milliwatt and megawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.