Convert Microwatt per square metre to Kilowatt per square metre
Convert Microwatt per square metre (µW/m²) to Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/m² = µW/m² × 1.000000000e-9
About Microwatt per square metre
The microwatt per square metre (µW/m²) equals 10⁻⁶ W/m². Encountered in geothermal science - deep crustal heat flux measurements in stable shield regions can reach a few µW/m² - and in bio-electromagnetic research for very low intensity radiation fields. 1 µW/m² = 10⁻⁶ W/m² = 10³ nW/m².
About Kilowatt per square metre
The kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) equals exactly 1000 W/m². Standard for concentrated solar collectors (parabolic trough ≈ 20-80 kW/m² at focus), industrial infrared heaters, and induction heating surfaces. 1 kW/m² = 1000 W/m² = 0.1 W/cm² = 100 mW/cm².
Quick Reference Table
| Microwatt per square metre (µW/m²) | Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 µW/m² | 1 × 10-9 kW/m² |
| 2 µW/m² | 2 × 10-9 kW/m² |
| 5 µW/m² | 5 × 10-9 kW/m² |
| 10 µW/m² | 1 × 10-8 kW/m² |
| 25 µW/m² | 2.5 × 10-8 kW/m² |
| 50 µW/m² | 5 × 10-8 kW/m² |
| 100 µW/m² | 1 × 10-7 kW/m² |