Convert Watt per square inch to Megawatt per square metre
Convert Watt per square inch (W/in²) to Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MW/m² = W/in² × 0.0015500031
About Watt per square inch
The watt per square inch (W/in²) equals 1/(6.4516×10⁻⁴) ≈ 1550.003 W/m² (1 in = 0.0254 m). Used in US electronics thermal management for PCB power density, semiconductor die heat flux, and power module ratings. 1 W/in² ≈ 1550 W/m² ≈ 0.155 W/cm².
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 inch (W/in²) | Megawatt per square metre (MW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/in² | 0.00155 MW/m² |
| 2 W/in² | 0.00310001 MW/m² |
| 5 W/in² | 0.00775002 MW/m² |
| 10 W/in² | 0.0155 MW/m² |
| 25 W/in² | 0.0387501 MW/m² |
| 50 W/in² | 0.0775002 MW/m² |
| 100 W/in² | 0.155 MW/m² |