Watts to Milliwatts conversion

How to convert watts to milliwatts?

To convert watts (W) to milliwatts (mW), you need to understand the relationship between these units. One watt is equal to 1,000 milliwatts. Therefore, to convert 1 watt to milliwatts, you multiply by 1,000:

$1 \text{ W} \times 1,000 = 1,000 \text{ mW}$

Here are some real-world examples of different quantities of watts:

1. 0.5 Watts (500 Milliwatts):

   • A small LED flashlight often uses around 0.5 watts of power.

2. 5 Watts (5,000 Milliwatts):

   • A typical LED light bulb in a residential setting. For example, a 5-watt LED bulb might replace a 40-watt incandescent bulb in terms of light output.

3. 60 Watts (60,000 Milliwatts):

   • An incandescent light bulb that is commonly used in household lighting.

4. 100 Watts (100,000 Milliwatts):

   • A ceiling fan or a high-powered incandescent bulb.

5. 1,000 Watts (1 Kilowatt, 1,000,000 Milliwatts):

   • A small portable heater.

6. 10,000 Watts (10 Kilowatts, 10,000,000 Milliwatts):

   • A small residential solar power system or an electric vehicle charging station.

These examples help illustrate how watts are used to measure power consumption or output in a variety of everyday devices.