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Megawatts (MW) and watts (W) are units of measurement used to quantify power or the rate at which energy is transferred or used. They are both derived from the International System of Units (SI). Here’s a brief explanation of each:
Watts (W)
Watt is the base unit of power in the SI system. It represents the rate at which energy is generated or consumed in an electrical circuit. One watt is equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
It is a small unit commonly used for measuring electrical power in households, electronics, and small-scale applications. For example, a typical light bulb may have a power rating of 60 watts.
Megawatts (MW)
Megawatt is a larger unit of power, equal to one million watts or 1,000 kilowatts. It is used to measure higher levels of power, often in industrial, commercial, or utility-scale applications.
For instance, power plants may have a capacity rated in megawatts, representing the total amount of electricity they can generate. Large wind turbines or solar farms also have power ratings in megawatts.
How to Convert MW to Watts
To convert megawatts (MW) to watts (W), you can use the following conversion formula:
1 megawatt (MW) = 1,000,000 watts (W)
Megawatts to watts conversion formula
P(W) = 1000000 × P(MW)
For Example – Convert 4MW to watts
Ans. P(W) = 1000000 × 4MW = 4000000W
See Also
MW to Watts conversion table
| Power (megawatts) | Power (watts) |
| 0 MW | 0 W |
| 0.001 MW | 1000 W |
| 0.01 MW | 10000 W |
| 0.1 MW | 100000 W |
| 1 MW | 1000000 W |
| 10 MW | 10000000 W |
| 100 MW | 100000000 W |
| 1000 MW | 1000000000 W |
FAQs on Megawatts to watts conversion
How many watts equal to 1 MW?
1 megawatt (MW) is equal to 1,000,000 watts (W).
How do you convert MW to watts?
To convert megawatts to watts, you can use the following formula: Watts (W) = Megawatts (MW) * 1,000,000
How much is 1 MW?
1 megawatt (MW) is equal to 1,000,000 watts (W).
How do you convert mW to watts?
To convert milliwatts (mW) to watts, you can use the following formula: Watts (W) = Milliwatts (mW) / 1000
How many watts equal to 1 mW?
1 milliwatt (mW) is equal to 0.001 watts (W) or 1/1000 of a watt.
How much power is 1000 mW?
1000 milliwatts (mW) is equal to 1 watt (W).
