Convert Megawatts to BTU per Hour
MW to BTU/h · power conversion
What are megawatts and btu per hour?
A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert megawatts to btu per hour
1 MW = 3,412,140 BTU/h. To convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 3,412,140. For example, 5 MW = 17,060,700 BTU/h, and 20 MW = 68,242,800 BTU/h. To go the other way, multiply btu per hour by 2.9307e-7 (since 1 BTU/h = 2.9307e-7 MW).
Megawatts to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,412,140 |
| 10 | 34,121,400 |
| 100 | 341,214,000 |
| 500 | 1,706,070,000 |
| 1,000 | 3,412,140,000 |
| 2,000 | 6,824,280,000 |
| 5,000 | 17,060,700,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 MW in BTU/h?
1 MW = 3,412,140 BTU/h. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megawatts by 3,412,140.
How do I convert btu per hour back to megawatts?
Go the other way: 1 BTU/h = 2.9307e-7 MW, so multiply btu per hour by 2.9307e-7 to get megawatts.
Is a megawatt bigger than a btu per hour?
Yes — 1 MW is the larger unit, equal to 3,412,140 BTU/h.
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.