Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre to Watt per square centimetre
Convert Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) to Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/cm² = mW/cm² × 0.001
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 Watt per square centimetre
The watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) equals exactly 10⁴ W/m². A practical unit in laser physics, plasma engineering, and nuclear thermal hydraulics. Nuclear fuel cladding heat flux ≈ 1-5 W/cm²; laser diodes ≈ 10-100 W/cm²; focused CO₂ laser cutting ≈ 10⁴ W/cm². 1 W/cm² = 10⁴ W/m² = 10 kW/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Milliwatt per square centimetre (mW/cm²) | Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/cm² | 0.001 W/cm² |
| 2 mW/cm² | 0.002 W/cm² |
| 5 mW/cm² | 0.005 W/cm² |
| 10 mW/cm² | 0.01 W/cm² |
| 25 mW/cm² | 0.025 W/cm² |
| 50 mW/cm² | 0.05 W/cm² |
| 100 mW/cm² | 0.1 W/cm² |