Convert femtowatt to microwatt
Please provide values below to convert femtowatt [fW] to microwatt [µW], or Convert microwatt to femtowatt.
How to Convert Femtowatt to Microwatt
1 fW = 1e-09 µW
Example: convert 15 fW to µW:
15 fW = 15 × 1e-09 µW = 1.5e-08 µW
Femtowatt to Microwatt Conversion Table
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Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.
Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.