Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre to Kilowatt per square metre
Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) to Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/m² = mW/cm² × 0.01
About Milliwatt per square centimetre
The milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) equals exactly 10 W/m² (1 mW = 10⁻³ W; 1 cm² = 10⁻⁴ m²). Widely used in photonics, laser safety standards (IEC 60825), and UV dosimetry. Solar irradiance at Earth's surface ≈ 100 mW/cm². 1 mW/cm² = 10 W/m² = 0.001 W/cm².
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
| Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) | Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/cm² | 0.01 kW/m² |
| 2 mW/cm² | 0.02 kW/m² |
| 5 mW/cm² | 0.05 kW/m² |
| 10 mW/cm² | 0.1 kW/m² |
| 25 mW/cm² | 0.25 kW/m² |
| 50 mW/cm² | 0.5 kW/m² |
| 100 mW/cm² | 1 kW/m² |