Watt (W) to Megawatt (MW) Conversion
This is a detailed introduction to Watt to Megawatt conversion and provides a practical power unit conversion tool.
Conversion Formula
Basic Conversion Relationship
- 1 Megawatt (MW) = 1,000,000 Watts (W)
- 1 Watt (W) = 0.000001 Megawatts (MW)
Conversion Formulas
- W to MW: MW = W ÷ 1,000,000
- MW to W: W = MW × 1,000,000
Common Value Reference Table
| Watts (W) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
| 10,000 | 0.01 |
| 100,000 | 0.1 |
| 1,000,000 | 1 |
| 10,000,000 | 10 |
Application Examples
Power Plant Capacity
- Small hydroelectric power station: 5 MW = 5,000,000 W
- Wind farm: 100 MW = 100,000,000 W
- Nuclear power plant unit: 1000 MW = 1,000,000,000 W
Industrial Equipment
- Large motor: 500 kW = 0.5 MW = 500,000 W
- Industrial furnace: 2 MW = 2,000,000 W
- Data center: 10 MW = 10,000,000 W
Usage Recommendations
When to Use MW
- Large power plant capacity marking
- Grid transmission power calculation
- Large industrial facility power statistics
- National energy planning and analysis
When to Use W
- Small electrical equipment power marking
- Household appliance power calculation
- Electronic device power consumption
- Precision power measurement
FAQ
Q: What is the conversion relationship between W and MW? A: 1 Megawatt (MW) = 1,000,000 Watts (W). This is the standard conversion relationship in the International System of Units.
Q: Why use MW instead of W for large power values? A: Using MW can simplify numerical expression and avoid too many zeros. For example, 1,000,000 W is more concisely expressed as 1 MW.
Q: What should be noted when converting W and MW? A: Pay attention to the precision of the conversion factor 1,000,000, and it's recommended to retain appropriate significant figures in engineering calculations to avoid cumulative errors.