Online calculator to convert megawatts to hectowatts (MW to hW) 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 hectowatts.
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.
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.
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 hectowatts is:
hectowatts = megawatts x 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from megawatts to hectowatts (MW to hW).
Megawatt to Hectowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 megawatts to hectowatts (show work) Formula: megawatts x 10,000 = hectowatts Calculations: 18 megawatts x 10,000 = 180,000 hectowatts Result: 18 megawatts is equal to 180,000 hectowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from megawatts to hectowatts.
Megawatts to Hectowatts Conversion Chart
| megawatts (MW) | hectowatts (hW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 10,000 hW |
| 2 MW | 20,000 hW |
| 3 MW | 30,000 hW |
| 4 MW | 40,000 hW |
| 5 MW | 50,000 hW |
| 6 MW | 60,000 hW |
| 7 MW | 70,000 hW |
| 8 MW | 80,000 hW |
| 9 MW | 90,000 hW |
| 10 MW | 100,000 hW |
| 20 MW | 200,000 hW |
| 30 MW | 300,000 hW |
| 40 MW | 400,000 hW |
| 50 MW | 500,000 hW |
| 75 MW | 750,000 hW |
| 100 MW | 1,000,000 hW |
| 250 MW | 2,500,000 hW |
| 500 MW | 5,000,000 hW |
| 750 MW | 7,500,000 hW |
| 1,000 MW | 10,000,000 hW |
| 2,500 MW | 25,000,000 hW |
| 5,000 MW | 50,000,000 hW |
| 7,500 MW | 75,000,000 hW |
| 10,000 MW | 100,000,000 hW |
| 25,000 MW | 250,000,000 hW |
| 50,000 MW | 500,000,000 hW |
| 75,000 MW | 750,000,000 hW |
| 100,000 MW | 1,000,000,000 hW |
| 250,000 MW | 2,500,000,000 hW |
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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