Megawatts to Watts Conversion Calculator

Megawatts to Watts Calculator

Enter power in megawatts:

Result in watts: W

A MW to W calculator converts power measurements between megawatts (MW) and watts (W), essential for:
✅ Power plant operations
✅ Industrial energy management
✅ Renewable energy projects
✅ Grid capacity planning

Key Definitions

• Megawatt (MW) = 1 million watts (10⁶ W)
• Watt (W) = Base SI unit of power (1 W = 1 joule/second)

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Conversion Formulas

1. MW to Watts

$$P(W)=P(MW)\times 1,000,000$$

Example:

• Convert 2.5 MW to Watts:

$$2.5\times 1,000,000=2,500,000\text{ W}$$

2. Watts to MW

$$P(MW)=\frac{P(W)}{1,000,000}$$

Example:

• Convert 750,000 W to MW:

$$750,000÷1,000,000=0.75\text{ MW}$$

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Conversion Table (MW ⇆ W)

Megawatts (MW)	Watts (W)
0.001 MW	1,000 W
0.01 MW	10,000 W
0.1 MW	100,000 W
1 MW	1,000,000 W
5 MW	5,000,000 W
10 MW	10,000,000 W
100 MW	100,000,000 W

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How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter MW → Get W (Multiply by 1,000,000)

2. Enter W → Get MW (Divide by 1,000,000)

Example Calculations:

• 0.25 MW to W:

$$0.25\times 1,000,000=250,000\text{ W}$$

• 50,000,000 W to MW:

$$50,000,000÷1,000,000=50\text{ MW}$$

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Practical Applications

• Wind Turbines: Average turbine (3 MW) = 3,000,000 W
• Data Centers: Large facility (30 MW) = 30,000,000 W
• Solar Farms: 100 MW plant = 100,000,000 W

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Power Unit Scale Comparison

Unit	Watts Equivalent	Megawatts Equivalent
1 W	1 W	0.000001 MW
1 kW	1,000 W	0.001 MW
1 MW	1,000,000 W	1 MW
1 GW	1,000,000,000 W	1,000 MW

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FAQ

1. How many Watts are in 1 MW?

✅ 1 MW = 1,000,000 W

2. When should I use MW vs W?

🔹 MW for large-scale systems (power plants)
🔹 W for smaller devices (household appliances)

3. Is 500,000 W equal to 0.5 MW?

✅ Yes – 500,000 W = 0.5 MW

4. How to convert 1.2 MW to W?

$$1.2\times 1,000,000=1,200,000\text{ W}$$

5. What's bigger: MW or kW?

🔹 1 MW = 1,000 kW