Convert Poncelet to Milliwatts
Convert Poncelet (p) to Milliwatts (mW) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mW = p × 980665
About Poncelet
The poncelet is a rare historical unit equal to 100 kgf·m/s = exactly 980.665 W. Proposed by French engineer Jean-Victor Poncelet (1788-1867) as a metric alternative to the horsepower for French engineering practice - the power to lift 100 kg at 1 m/s against gravity. Used in 19th-century French industrial and military engineering (waterwheels, steam engines, horse-operated machinery) before the watt replaced it. At 980.665 W, it sits between the metric horsepower (735.5 W) and the kilowatt (1,000 W). 1 poncelet = 980.665 W.
About Milliwatts
A milliwatt (mW) is 10⁻³ W - the power scale of consumer wireless communications. Wi-Fi access points transmit at 100 mW (20 dBm); mobile phones peak at up to 1,000 mW. A laser pointer emits 1-5 mW; an LED indicator 10 mW; Bluetooth Classic peaks at 100 mW. Standby power implications: 1 mW × 10⁹ devices × 1 year = 8,760 MWh - enough to power a small town, underscoring why milliwatt standby matters at scale. 1 mW = 10⁻³ W.
Quick Reference Table
| Poncelet (p) | Milliwatts (mW) |
|---|---|
| 1 p | 980665 mW |
| 2 p | 1961330 mW |
| 5 p | 4903330 mW |
| 10 p | 9806650 mW |
| 25 p | 24516600 mW |
| 50 p | 49033300 mW |
| 100 p | 98066500 mW |