Convert Watts to Megawatts
W to MW · power conversion
What are watts and megawatts?
The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second. A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert watts to megawatts
1 W = 0.000001 MW. To convert, multiply the number of watts by 0.000001. For example, 5 W = 0.000005 MW, and 20 W = 0.00002 MW. To go the other way, multiply megawatts by 1,000,000 (since 1 MW = 1,000,000 W).
Watts to Megawatts conversion table
| Watts (W) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
| 2,000 | 0.002 |
| 5,000 | 0.005 |
FAQ
What is 1 W in MW?
1 W = 0.000001 MW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of watts by 0.000001.
How do I convert megawatts back to watts?
Go the other way: 1 MW = 1,000,000 W, so multiply megawatts by 1,000,000 to get watts.
Is a watt bigger than a megawatt?
No — 1 W is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000001 MW (it takes 1,000,000 W to make one MW).
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.