Convert Watts (W) to Megawatts (MW)
Enter a value below to convert Watts (W) to Megawatts (MW).
Conversion:
1 Watts (W) = 0.000001 Megawatts (MW)
How to Convert Watts (W) to Megawatts (MW)
1 w = 0.000001 mw
1 mw = 1000000 w
Example: convert 15 Watts (W) to Megawatts (MW):
25 w = 0.000025 mw
Watts (W) to Megawatts (MW) Conversion Table
| Watts (W) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 w | 1e-8 mw |
| 0.1 w | 1e-7 mw |
| 1 w | 0.000001 mw |
| 2 w | 0.000002 mw |
| 3 w | 0.000003 mw |
| 5 w | 0.000005 mw |
| 10 w | 0.00001 mw |
| 20 w | 0.00002 mw |
| 50 w | 0.00005 mw |
| 100 w | 0.0001 mw |
| 1000 w | 0.001 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.
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.