Online calculator to convert hectowatts to megawatts (hW to MW) 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 hectowatts and megawatts.
What is a hectowatt (hW)?
A hectowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for hectowatt is hW. There are 10,000 hectowatts in a megawatt.
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 0.0001 megawatts in a hectowatt.
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 hectowatts to megawatts is:
megawatts = hectowatts ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectowatts to megawatts (hW to MW).
Hectowatt to Megawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 hectowatts to megawatts (show work) Formula: hectowatts ÷ 10,000 = megawatts Calculations: 45,000 hectowatts ÷ 10,000 = 4.5 megawatts Result: 45,000 hectowatts is equal to 4.5 megawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hectowatts to megawatts.
Hectowatts to Megawatts Conversion Chart
| hectowatts (hW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.0001 MW |
| 2 hW | 0.0002 MW |
| 3 hW | 0.0003 MW |
| 4 hW | 0.0004 MW |
| 5 hW | 0.0005 MW |
| 6 hW | 0.0006 MW |
| 7 hW | 0.0007 MW |
| 8 hW | 0.0008 MW |
| 9 hW | 0.0009 MW |
| 10 hW | 0.001 MW |
| 20 hW | 0.002 MW |
| 30 hW | 0.003 MW |
| 40 hW | 0.004 MW |
| 50 hW | 0.005 MW |
| 75 hW | 0.0075 MW |
| 100 hW | 0.01 MW |
| 250 hW | 0.025 MW |
| 500 hW | 0.05 MW |
| 750 hW | 0.075 MW |
| 1,000 hW | 0.1 MW |
| 2,500 hW | 0.25 MW |
| 5,000 hW | 0.5 MW |
| 7,500 hW | 0.75 MW |
| 10,000 hW | 1 MW |
| 25,000 hW | 2.5 MW |
| 50,000 hW | 5 MW |
| 75,000 hW | 7.5 MW |
| 100,000 hW | 10 MW |
| 250,000 hW | 25 MW |
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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