How to convert megawatts to watts
W = MW × 1,000,000Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,000,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.000001 (or divide by 1,000,000).
A megawatt is larger than a watt: one megawatt contains 1,000,000 watts.
Worked examples
- 1 megawatt1 MW × 1,000,000 = 1,000,000 W
- 5 megawatts5 MW × 1,000,000 = 5,000,000 W
- 10 megawatts10 MW × 1,000,000 = 10,000,000 W
- 20 megawatts20 MW × 1,000,000 = 20,000,000 W
- 100 megawatts100 MW × 1,000,000 = 100,000,000 W
Megawatts to watts conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Megawatts (MW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MW | 100,000 W |
| 0.25 MW | 250,000 W |
| 0.5 MW | 500,000 W |
| 1 MW | 1,000,000 W |
| 2 MW | 2,000,000 W |
| 3 MW | 3,000,000 W |
| 4 MW | 4,000,000 W |
| 5 MW | 5,000,000 W |
| 6 MW | 6,000,000 W |
| 7 MW | 7,000,000 W |
| 8 MW | 8,000,000 W |
| 9 MW | 9,000,000 W |
| 10 MW | 10,000,000 W |
| Megawatts (MW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 12 MW | 12,000,000 W |
| 15 MW | 15,000,000 W |
| 20 MW | 20,000,000 W |
| 25 MW | 25,000,000 W |
| 30 MW | 30,000,000 W |
| 40 MW | 40,000,000 W |
| 50 MW | 50,000,000 W |
| 75 MW | 75,000,000 W |
| 100 MW | 100,000,000 W |
| 250 MW | 250,000,000 W |
| 500 MW | 500,000,000 W |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000,000 W |
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
One million watts; used for power plants and wind turbines (a modern onshore turbine is 3–6 MW). One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts (W).
Watt (W)
The SI unit of power: one joule per second. An LED bulb draws around 10 W, a microwave about 1,000 W.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in one megawatt?
There are 1,000,000 watts in one megawatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert megawatts to watts?
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000,000. For example, 10 MW × 1,000,000 = 10,000,000 W.
How many megawatts are in one watt?
One watt equals 0.000001 megawatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000,000.
What is 10 megawatts in watts?
10 MW = 10,000,000 W.
Is this MW to W converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.