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.
Horsepower (metric) is a fascinating unit of measurement that dates back to the 18th century, when James Watt, the developer of the steam engine, sought to compare the power output of his engines to that of draft horses. The metric horsepower is defined as the amount of power required to lift a 75-kilogram mass one meter vertically in one second, which is equivalent to 735.5 watts. Interestingly, this unit persists in many regions, particularly in the automotive industry, where it is used to convey the strength of vehicle engines. Despite advancements in engine technology, the image of raw horsepower continues to captivate our imagination, embodying both history and precision engineering.
Milliwatts | Horsepower (metric) |
---|---|
0
mW
|
0
PS
|
10000
mW
|
0.0135962
PS
|
20000
mW
|
0.0271924
PS
|
30000
mW
|
0.0407886
PS
|
40000
mW
|
0.0543849
PS
|
50000
mW
|
0.0679811
PS
|
60000
mW
|
0.0815773
PS
|
70000
mW
|
0.0951735
PS
|
80000
mW
|
0.10877
PS
|
90000
mW
|
0.122366
PS
|
100000
mW
|
0.135962
PS
|
110000
mW
|
0.149558
PS
|
120000
mW
|
0.163155
PS
|
130000
mW
|
0.176751
PS
|
140000
mW
|
0.190347
PS
|
150000
mW
|
0.203943
PS
|
160000
mW
|
0.217539
PS
|
170000
mW
|
0.231136
PS
|
180000
mW
|
0.244732
PS
|
190000
mW
|
0.258328
PS
|
200000
mW
|
0.271924
PS
|
210000
mW
|
0.285521
PS
|
220000
mW
|
0.299117
PS
|
230000
mW
|
0.312713
PS
|
240000
mW
|
0.326309
PS
|
250000
mW
|
0.339905
PS
|
260000
mW
|
0.353502
PS
|
270000
mW
|
0.367098
PS
|
280000
mW
|
0.380694
PS
|
290000
mW
|
0.39429
PS
|
300000
mW
|
0.407886
PS
|
310000
mW
|
0.421483
PS
|
320000
mW
|
0.435079
PS
|
330000
mW
|
0.448675
PS
|
340000
mW
|
0.462271
PS
|
350000
mW
|
0.475868
PS
|
360000
mW
|
0.489464
PS
|
370000
mW
|
0.50306
PS
|
380000
mW
|
0.516656
PS
|
390000
mW
|
0.530252
PS
|
400000
mW
|
0.543849
PS
|
410000
mW
|
0.557445
PS
|
420000
mW
|
0.571041
PS
|
430000
mW
|
0.584637
PS
|
440000
mW
|
0.598234
PS
|
450000
mW
|
0.61183
PS
|
460000
mW
|
0.625426
PS
|
470000
mW
|
0.639022
PS
|
480000
mW
|
0.652618
PS
|
490000
mW
|
0.666215
PS
|
500000
mW
|
0.679811
PS
|
510000
mW
|
0.693407
PS
|
520000
mW
|
0.707003
PS
|
530000
mW
|
0.720599
PS
|
540000
mW
|
0.734196
PS
|
550000
mW
|
0.747792
PS
|
560000
mW
|
0.761388
PS
|
570000
mW
|
0.774984
PS
|
580000
mW
|
0.788581
PS
|
590000
mW
|
0.802177
PS
|
600000
mW
|
0.815773
PS
|
610000
mW
|
0.829369
PS
|
620000
mW
|
0.842965
PS
|
630000
mW
|
0.856562
PS
|
640000
mW
|
0.870158
PS
|
650000
mW
|
0.883754
PS
|
660000
mW
|
0.89735
PS
|
670000
mW
|
0.910946
PS
|
680000
mW
|
0.924543
PS
|
690000
mW
|
0.938139
PS
|
700000
mW
|
0.951735
PS
|
710000
mW
|
0.965331
PS
|
720000
mW
|
0.978928
PS
|
730000
mW
|
0.992524
PS
|
740000
mW
|
1.00612
PS
|
750000
mW
|
1.01972
PS
|
760000
mW
|
1.03331
PS
|
770000
mW
|
1.04691
PS
|
780000
mW
|
1.0605
PS
|
790000
mW
|
1.0741
PS
|
800000
mW
|
1.0877
PS
|
810000
mW
|
1.10129
PS
|
820000
mW
|
1.11489
PS
|
830000
mW
|
1.12849
PS
|
840000
mW
|
1.14208
PS
|
850000
mW
|
1.15568
PS
|
860000
mW
|
1.16927
PS
|
870000
mW
|
1.18287
PS
|
880000
mW
|
1.19647
PS
|
890000
mW
|
1.21006
PS
|
900000
mW
|
1.22366
PS
|
910000
mW
|
1.23726
PS
|
920000
mW
|
1.25085
PS
|
930000
mW
|
1.26445
PS
|
940000
mW
|
1.27804
PS
|
950000
mW
|
1.29164
PS
|
960000
mW
|
1.30524
PS
|
970000
mW
|
1.31883
PS
|
980000
mW
|
1.33243
PS
|
990000
mW
|
1.34603
PS
|
1000000
mW
|
1.35962
PS
|
If you like the website, share it on social media.