Convert megawatt to watt
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How to Convert Megawatt to Watt
Converting megawatt to watt is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
W = MW × 1000000Reverse conversion: Convert watt to megawatt
Comparison: Megawatt vs Watt
When to Use Each Unit
Megawatt: Standard for power plant capacity, industrial power consumption, and large-scale electrical systems.
Watt: Universal standard for electrical power ratings, mechanical power output, and energy transfer rates worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 MW = 1000 kW
- 1000 MW = 1 GW
- 1 MW ≈ 1,341 hp
- 1 MW ≈ 3.41 million BTU/h
About Megawatt
Definition: The megawatt (symbol: MW) is equal to one million watts, used for large-scale power generation and consumption.
History: Large-scale power measurement for industrial facilities, power plants, and electrical grid systems.
Current Use: Standard for power plant capacity, industrial power consumption, and large-scale electrical systems.
Examples: Wind turbine: 1-3 MW, small power plant: 10-100 MW, data center: 5-50 MW, city consumption: 50-500 MW
About Watt
Definition: The watt (symbol: W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second or the rate of energy transfer.
History: Named after Scottish inventor James Watt in 1882. Standardized as SI unit to measure rate of energy consumption or production.
Current Use: Universal standard for electrical power ratings, mechanical power output, and energy transfer rates worldwide.
Examples: LED bulb: 10W, laptop: 65W, microwave: 1000W, hair dryer: 1500W, electric kettle: 2000W