What is milliwatt?

A milliwatt is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt. It is used in low-power electronics, wireless communication systems, laser specifications, and medical device power ratings.

What is horsepower (mechanical)?

Mechanical horsepower is a traditional unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts. It is widely used in automotive and industrial contexts to express engine output, pump capacity, and motor ratings.

Worked examples

1 milliwatt = 0.00000134 horsepower (mechanical)

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.69987158 watt

More Power conversions

• Convert milliwatt to watt
• Convert milliwatt to kilowatt
• Convert milliwatt to horsepower (mechanical)
• Convert milliwatt to megawatt
• Convert milliwatt to gigawatt
• Convert milliwatt to microwatt
• Convert milliwatt to BTU per hour
• Convert milliwatt to kilocalorie per hour
• Convert milliwatt to ton of refrigeration

Assumption: horsepower values use mechanical horsepower.