Convert Megawatts to Watts
MW to W · power conversion
What are megawatts and watts?
A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert megawatts to watts
1 MW = 1,000,000 W. To convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000,000. For example, 5 MW = 5,000,000 W, and 20 MW = 20,000,000 W. To go the other way, multiply watts by 0.000001 (since 1 W = 0.000001 MW).
Megawatts to Watts conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000 |
| 500 | 500,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 2,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
| 5,000 | 5,000,000,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 MW in W?
1 MW = 1,000,000 W. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000,000.
How do I convert watts back to megawatts?
Go the other way: 1 W = 0.000001 MW, so multiply watts by 0.000001 to get megawatts.
Is a megawatt bigger than a watt?
Yes — 1 MW is the larger unit, equal to 1,000,000 W.
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.