Convert Megawatt per square metre to Watt per square inch
Convert Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) to Watt per square inch (W/in²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/in² = MW/m² × 645.16
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.
About Watt per square inch
The watt per square inch (W/in²) equals 1/(6.4516×10⁻⁴) ≈ 1550.003 W/m² (1 in = 0.0254 m). Used in US electronics thermal management for PCB power density, semiconductor die heat flux, and power module ratings. 1 W/in² ≈ 1550 W/m² ≈ 0.155 W/cm².
Quick Reference Table
| Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) | Watt per square inch (W/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW/m² | 645.16 W/in² |
| 2 MW/m² | 1290.32 W/in² |
| 5 MW/m² | 3225.8 W/in² |
| 10 MW/m² | 6451.6 W/in² |
| 25 MW/m² | 16129 W/in² |
| 50 MW/m² | 32258 W/in² |
| 100 MW/m² | 64516 W/in² |