Convert MW to watts
Megawatts to watts. Enter a value to convert, or use the MW to watts chart further down the page.
1 megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts. Going the other way, 1 watt = 0.000001 megawatts.
How to convert MW to watts
To convert megawatts to watts, multiply the megawatt value by 1000000. You can also divide by 0.000001 to get the same answer.
W = MW × 1000000
Worked example
Convert 15 MW to watts:
15 MW = 15,000,000 W
MW to watts conversion chart
Use this MW to watts table for quick reference without typing anything.
| megawatts (MW) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 10,000 W |
| 0.1 MW | 100,000 W |
| 1 MW | 1,000,000 W |
| 2 MW | 2,000,000 W |
| 3 MW | 3,000,000 W |
| 5 MW | 5,000,000 W |
| 10 MW | 10,000,000 W |
| 20 MW | 20,000,000 W |
| 50 MW | 50,000,000 W |
| 100 MW | 100,000,000 W |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000,000 W |
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
What is a watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a megawatt?
1 MW equals 1,000,000 watts. Going the other way, 1 watts is 0.000001 MW.
How do you convert MW to watts?
To convert megawatts to watts, multiply the megawatt value by 1000000. You can also divide by 0.000001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 MW in watts?
10 MW equals 10,000,000 watts. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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