A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
Megawatts to Terawatts
Convert Megawatt (MW) to Terawatt (TW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert megawatts (MW) to terawatts (TW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-scale electrical work.
TW = MW × 0.000001
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Formula
TW = MW × 0.000001
MW = TW × 1.000000e+06
Conversion table
| 1 MW | 0.000001 TW |
| 5 MW | 0.000005 TW |
| 10 MW | 0.00001 TW |
| 20 MW | 0.00002 TW |
| 50 MW | 0.00005 TW |
| 100 MW | 0.0001 TW |
| 500 MW | 0.0005 TW |
| 1000 MW | 0.001 TW |
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How the formula works
Both megawatt and terawatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in megawatts by 0.000001 to get terawatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a terawatt value by 1.000000e+06 to get back to megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Megawatt (MW)?
A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
What is Terawatt (TW)?
A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-scale electrical work.
How do I convert megawatts to terawatts?
Multiply the megawatt value by 0.000001 to get the equivalent in terawatts. For example, 5 MW × 0.000001 = 0.000005 TW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.000001 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert terawatts back to megawatts?
Yes. Divide the terawatt value by 0.000001, or multiply it by 1.000000e+06, to get megawatts.
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About converting megawatts to terawatts
A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work. A Terawatt (TW) equals 1e+12 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for tera-scale electrical work.
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