Convert Megawatts to Watts
Convert Megawatts to Watts instantly. 1 Megawatt (MW) equals 1,000,000 Watts (W).
Megawatts to Watts conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Watts (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 |
| 500 MW | 500,000,000 W |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000,000 W |
1 Megawatt = 1,000,000 Watts · multiply Megawatts by 1,000,000
About converting Megawatts to Watts
Megawatts (MW) and Watts (W) are both units of power, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Megawatts figure by 1,000,000. Ten Megawatts comes to 10,000,000 Watts, and a hundred works out at 100,000,000 Watts.
Rule of thumb: going from Megawatts to Watts multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Megawatt is already 1,000,000 Watts. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Megawatt?
A megawatt is a million watts, and it is the unit the electricity system is discussed in. Power stations, wind farms, solar arrays, interconnectors and national demand are all quoted in megawatts, and data centres have joined them — a modern campus is described by the megawatts it draws. The number is a capacity, a maximum rate, not a quantity delivered, which is why a wind farm "rated" at 100 MW does not produce anything close to that around the clock; what it actually generated over a year is a figure in megawatt-hours. Confusing the two is the most common error in energy reporting.
What is a Watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power — one joule per second — named after James Watt, whose steam-engine improvements did as much as anything to make the idea of power commercially interesting. It measures a rate, not an amount: a watt tells you how fast energy is being moved or converted and says nothing on its own about how much has been used. That is the entire difference between the watts printed on a light bulb and the kilowatt-hours printed on the bill. It is also deliberately universal — the same unit rates a bulb, a loudspeaker, an engine, a laser and a cyclist on a hill.
To put both in perspective: a large wind turbine is rated at a few megawatts, while an LED bulb bright enough for a room draws about 10 watts.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Watts to Megawatts converter, or browse all Power converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Watts are in one Megawatt?
There are 1,000,000 Watts in one Megawatt.
How do I convert Megawatts to Watts?
Multiply the number of Megawatts by 1,000,000. For example, 10 Megawatts = 10,000,000 Watts.
What is 100 Megawatts in Watts?
100 Megawatts is equal to 100,000,000 Watts.
How do I convert Watts to Megawatts?
Multiply the Watts value by 0.000001 (or divide by 1,000,000).
Is this Megawatts to Watts conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Megawatt = 1,000,000 Watts is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Megawatt?
A megawatt is a million watts, and it is the unit the electricity system is discussed in. Power stations, wind farms, solar arrays, interconnectors and national demand are all quoted in megawatts, and data centres have joined them — a modern campus is described by the megawatts it draws. The number is a capacity, a maximum rate, not a quantity delivered, which is why a wind farm "rated" at 100 MW does not produce anything close to that around the clock; what it actually generated over a year is a figure in megawatt-hours. Confusing the two is the most common error in energy reporting.
What is a Watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power — one joule per second — named after James Watt, whose steam-engine improvements did as much as anything to make the idea of power commercially interesting. It measures a rate, not an amount: a watt tells you how fast energy is being moved or converted and says nothing on its own about how much has been used. That is the entire difference between the watts printed on a light bulb and the kilowatt-hours printed on the bill. It is also deliberately universal — the same unit rates a bulb, a loudspeaker, an engine, a laser and a cyclist on a hill.