Megawatt (MW) Converter Calculator

Kilowatts (kW)
1,000
Watts (W)
1,000,000
Horsepower (hp)
1,341.02
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Understanding Megawatts

A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts. It's commonly used to measure:

  • Power plant output capacity
  • Large-scale industrial power consumption
  • Grid-level electricity distribution
  • Renewable energy installation capacity

Common Megawatt Conversions

For quick reference:

  • 1 MW = 1,000 kilowatts (kW)
  • 1 MW = 1,000,000 watts (W)
  • 1 MW = 1,341.02 horsepower (hp)