Megawatt

MW

Vanligt använd Vetenskaplig enhet

The megawatt is used for measuring large power generation and consumption. Power plant capacities, solar farms, and wind turbines are rated in megawatts.

Snabb omvandlare

1 MW = kJ

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Megawatt (MW)

The megawatt is used for measuring large power generation and consumption. Power plant capacities, solar farms, and wind turbines are rated in megawatts.

Characteristics

  • Metric system unit
  • 1 MW = 1,000,000 watts
  • 1 MW = 1,000 kilowatts
  • Power plants: typically 500-1,000 MW capacity
  • Wind turbines: typically 2-15 MW each

Conversions

  • 1 MW = 1,000,000 W
  • 1 MW = 1000 kW
  • 1 MW = 1341.02 hp
  • 1 MW = 3,412,140 BTU/h
  • 1 MW = 3.41214 MMBtu/h

Används i regioner

International Industrial