Convert Megawatts (MW) to Watts (W)
Enter a value below to convert Megawatts (MW) to Watts (W).
Conversion:
1 Megawatts (MW) = 1000000 Watts (W)
How to Convert Megawatts (MW) to Watts (W)
1 mw = 1000000 w
1 w = 0.000001 mw
Example: convert 15 Megawatts (MW) to Watts (W):
25 mw = 25000000 w
Megawatts (MW) to Watts (W) Conversion Table
| Megawatts (MW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mw | 10000 w |
| 0.1 mw | 100000 w |
| 1 mw | 1000000 w |
| 2 mw | 2000000 w |
| 3 mw | 3000000 w |
| 5 mw | 5000000 w |
| 10 mw | 10000000 w |
| 20 mw | 20000000 w |
| 50 mw | 50000000 w |
| 100 mw | 100000000 w |
| 1000 mw | 1000000000 w |
Megawatts (MW)
Definition
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts or 1,000 kilowatts. It is used to describe very large power outputs.
History
The megawatt became prominent in the 20th century with the construction of large-scale power plants. It provides a convenient scale for expressing the generation capacity of coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar facilities.
Current use
Megawatts are used to rate power plant capacity, large industrial equipment, wind turbines, and data center energy consumption. A typical modern wind turbine generates 2–5 MW.
Watts (W)
Definition
A watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s). It measures the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish inventor who improved the steam engine in the 18th century. It was adopted as the SI unit of power in 1960 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.
Current use
Watts are universally used to measure electrical power consumption (light bulbs, appliances), mechanical output, and energy transfer rates. Electricity bills, device ratings, and power plant capacities all reference watts.