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Convert BTU/hr to MW

BTU per hour to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the BTU/hr to MW chart further down the page.

1 BTU/h = 0.000000293071 MW

1 BTU per hour equals 0.000000293071 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 3,412,140 BTU per hour.

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How to convert BTU/hr to MW

To convert BTU per hour to megawatts, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0000002930710702. You can also divide by 3412141.633 to get the same answer.

MW = BTU/h × 0.0000002930710702

Worked example

Convert 15 BTU/h to megawatts:

15 BTU/h = 0.00000439607 MW

BTU/hr to MW conversion chart

Use this BTU/hr to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.

BTU/hr to MW conversion table
BTU per hour (BTU/h)megawatts (MW)
0.01 BTU/h2.93071e-9 MW
0.1 BTU/h2.93071e-8 MW
1 BTU/h0.000000293071 MW
2 BTU/h0.000000586142 MW
3 BTU/h0.000000879213 MW
5 BTU/h0.00000146536 MW
10 BTU/h0.00000293071 MW
20 BTU/h0.00000586142 MW
50 BTU/h0.0000146536 MW
100 BTU/h0.0000293071 MW
1,000 BTU/h0.000293071 MW

What is a BTU per hour?

BTU per hour rates the capacity of heaters and air conditioners. 12,000 BTU/h is one “ton” of cooling.

What is a megawatt?

A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.

Frequently asked questions

How many MW are in a BTU per hour?

1 BTU/hr equals 0.000000293071 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 3,412,140 BTU/hr.

How do you convert BTU/hr to MW?

To convert BTU per hour to megawatts, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0000002930710702. You can also divide by 3412141.633 to get the same answer.

What is 10 BTU/hr in MW?

10 BTU/hr equals 0.00000293071 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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