Online calculator to convert megawatts to terawatts (MW to TW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between megawatts and terawatts.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
A megawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for megawatt is MW. There are 1,000,000 megawatts in a terawatt.
What is a terawatt (TW)?
A terawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for terawatt is TW. There are 0.000001 terawatts in a megawatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from megawatts to terawatts is:
terawatts = megawatts ÷ 1,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from megawatts to terawatts (MW to TW).
Megawatt to Terawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 megawatts to terawatts (show work) Formula: megawatts ÷ 1,000,000 = terawatts Calculations: 45,000 megawatts ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.045 terawatts Result: 45,000 megawatts is equal to 0.045 terawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from megawatts to terawatts.
Megawatts to Terawatts Conversion Chart
| megawatts (MW) | terawatts (TW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 0.000001 TW |
| 2 MW | 0.000002 TW |
| 3 MW | 0.000003 TW |
| 4 MW | 0.000004 TW |
| 5 MW | 0.000005 TW |
| 6 MW | 0.000006 TW |
| 7 MW | 0.000007 TW |
| 8 MW | 0.000008 TW |
| 9 MW | 0.000009 TW |
| 10 MW | 0.00001 TW |
| 20 MW | 0.00002 TW |
| 30 MW | 0.00003 TW |
| 40 MW | 0.00004 TW |
| 50 MW | 0.00005 TW |
| 75 MW | 0.000075 TW |
| 100 MW | 0.0001 TW |
| 250 MW | 0.00025 TW |
| 500 MW | 0.0005 TW |
| 750 MW | 0.00075 TW |
| 1,000 MW | 0.001 TW |
| 2,500 MW | 0.0025 TW |
| 5,000 MW | 0.005 TW |
| 7,500 MW | 0.0075 TW |
| 10,000 MW | 0.01 TW |
| 25,000 MW | 0.025 TW |
| 50,000 MW | 0.05 TW |
| 75,000 MW | 0.075 TW |
| 100,000 MW | 0.1 TW |
| 250,000 MW | 0.25 TW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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