The milliwatt, a unit of power, is often seen in the realm of electronics, particularly in low-consumption devices. One milliwatt is equal to one-thousandth of a watt, making it a crucial measurement in the assessment of small but vital electricity flows. For example, many hearing aids and wristwatches consume power in the milliwatt range, showcasing the intricacy and efficiency of modern technology.

In the world of wireless communication, milliwatts are used to gauge signal strength, as even fractions of a watt can significantly impact data transmission quality. Interestingly, the tiny LEDs in your remote control likely operate at just a few milliwatts, yet they possess the ability to send clear, precise signals to your TV or stereo from across the room.

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Horsepower is a unit of power that originated in the 18th century, coined by engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. A fascinating aspect is the value assigned to this measurement: 1 British horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. To put this into perspective, this means that just one horsepower can light up more than ten 60-watt light bulbs!

Interestingly, the unit became widely adopted not for its precision but as a marketing tool. Since people were familiar with the strength of horses in everyday tasks, comparing engine power to horses made industrial power even more relatable and understandable during the Industrial Revolution. Today, horsepower continues to be an essential metric in the automotive and engine industries worldwide, despite its equine origins.

Milliwatts

Horsepower (British)

0 mW

0 hp

10000 mW

0.0134102 hp

20000 mW

0.0268204 hp

30000 mW

0.0402307 hp

40000 mW

0.0536409 hp

50000 mW

0.0670511 hp

60000 mW

0.0804613 hp

70000 mW

0.0938715 hp

80000 mW

0.107282 hp

90000 mW

0.120692 hp

100000 mW

0.134102 hp

110000 mW

0.147512 hp

120000 mW

0.160923 hp

130000 mW

0.174333 hp

140000 mW

0.187743 hp

150000 mW

0.201153 hp

160000 mW

0.214564 hp

170000 mW

0.227974 hp

180000 mW

0.241384 hp

190000 mW

0.254794 hp

200000 mW

0.268204 hp

210000 mW

0.281615 hp

220000 mW

0.295025 hp

230000 mW

0.308435 hp

240000 mW

0.321845 hp

250000 mW

0.335256 hp

260000 mW

0.348666 hp

270000 mW

0.362076 hp

280000 mW

0.375486 hp

290000 mW

0.388896 hp

300000 mW

0.402307 hp

310000 mW

0.415717 hp

320000 mW

0.429127 hp

330000 mW

0.442537 hp

340000 mW

0.455948 hp

350000 mW

0.469358 hp

360000 mW

0.482768 hp

370000 mW

0.496178 hp

380000 mW

0.509588 hp

390000 mW

0.522999 hp

400000 mW

0.536409 hp

410000 mW

0.549819 hp

420000 mW

0.563229 hp

430000 mW

0.576639 hp

440000 mW

0.59005 hp

450000 mW

0.60346 hp

460000 mW

0.61687 hp

470000 mW

0.63028 hp

480000 mW

0.643691 hp

490000 mW

0.657101 hp

500000 mW

0.670511 hp

510000 mW

0.683921 hp

520000 mW

0.697331 hp

530000 mW

0.710742 hp

540000 mW

0.724152 hp

550000 mW

0.737562 hp

560000 mW

0.750972 hp

570000 mW

0.764383 hp

580000 mW

0.777793 hp

590000 mW

0.791203 hp

600000 mW

0.804613 hp

610000 mW

0.818023 hp

620000 mW

0.831434 hp

630000 mW

0.844844 hp

640000 mW

0.858254 hp

650000 mW

0.871664 hp

660000 mW

0.885075 hp

670000 mW

0.898485 hp

680000 mW

0.911895 hp

690000 mW

0.925305 hp

700000 mW

0.938715 hp

710000 mW

0.952126 hp

720000 mW

0.965536 hp

730000 mW

0.978946 hp

740000 mW

0.992356 hp

750000 mW

1.00577 hp

760000 mW

1.01918 hp

770000 mW

1.03259 hp

780000 mW

1.046 hp

790000 mW

1.05941 hp

800000 mW

1.07282 hp

810000 mW

1.08623 hp

820000 mW

1.09964 hp

830000 mW

1.11305 hp

840000 mW

1.12646 hp

850000 mW

1.13987 hp

860000 mW

1.15328 hp

870000 mW

1.16669 hp

880000 mW

1.1801 hp

890000 mW

1.19351 hp

900000 mW

1.20692 hp

910000 mW

1.22033 hp

920000 mW

1.23374 hp

930000 mW

1.24715 hp

940000 mW

1.26056 hp

950000 mW

1.27397 hp

960000 mW

1.28738 hp

970000 mW

1.30079 hp

980000 mW

1.3142 hp

990000 mW

1.32761 hp

1000000 mW

1.34102 hp

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