Convert Watt per square centimetre to Megawatt per square metre
Convert Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) to Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MW/m² = W/cm² × 0.01
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) | Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/cm² | 0.01 MW/m² |
| 2 W/cm² | 0.02 MW/m² |
| 5 W/cm² | 0.05 MW/m² |
| 10 W/cm² | 0.1 MW/m² |
| 25 W/cm² | 0.25 MW/m² |
| 50 W/cm² | 0.5 MW/m² |
| 100 W/cm² | 1 MW/m² |