Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre to Milliwatt per square metre
Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) to Milliwatt per square metre (mW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mW/m² = mW/cm² × 10000
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 Milliwatt per square metre
The milliwatt per square metre (mW/m²) equals 10⁻³ W/m². Relevant in geothermal surveys: global average continental heat flux ≈ 65 mW/m², oceanic ≈ 101 mW/m². Used in building physics for quantifying very small heat leakage through ultra-high-performance insulation. 1 mW/m² = 10⁻³ W/m² = 1 erg/(s·cm²).
Quick Reference Table
| Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) | Milliwatt per square metre (mW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/cm² | 10000 mW/m² |
| 2 mW/cm² | 20000 mW/m² |
| 5 mW/cm² | 50000 mW/m² |
| 10 mW/cm² | 100000 mW/m² |
| 25 mW/cm² | 250000 mW/m² |
| 50 mW/cm² | 500000 mW/m² |
| 100 mW/cm² | 1000000 mW/m² |