Convert Erg per second per square centimetre to Megawatt per square metre
Convert Erg per second per square centimetre (erg/(s·cm²)) to Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MW/m² = erg/(s·cm²) × 1.000000000e-9
About Erg per second per square centimetre
The erg per second per square centimetre (erg/(s·cm²)) equals exactly 10⁻³ W/m² in SI (1 erg = 10⁻⁷ J; 1 cm² = 10⁻⁴ m²). The CGS irradiance unit used in classical electromagnetic theory, astrophysics, and older radiation physics literature. Numerically equal to the milliwatt per square metre. 1 erg/(s·cm²) = 10⁻³ W/m² = 1 mW/m².
About Megawatt per square metre
The megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) equals exactly 10⁶ W/m². Used in fusion reactor engineering (plasma-facing components: 10-20 MW/m²), concentrated solar power tower receivers (≈1-3 MW/m²), and hypervelocity shock studies. Numerically equal to W/mm². 1 MW/m² = 10⁶ W/m² = 1 W/mm².
Quick Reference Table
| Erg per second per square centimetre (erg/(s·cm²)) | Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/(s·cm²) | 1 × 10-9 MW/m² |
| 2 erg/(s·cm²) | 2 × 10-9 MW/m² |
| 5 erg/(s·cm²) | 5 × 10-9 MW/m² |
| 10 erg/(s·cm²) | 1 × 10-8 MW/m² |
| 25 erg/(s·cm²) | 2.5 × 10-8 MW/m² |
| 50 erg/(s·cm²) | 5 × 10-8 MW/m² |
| 100 erg/(s·cm²) | 1 × 10-7 MW/m² |