Power rate using BTU per hour.
BTU per hour to Megawatts Converter — BTU/h to MW
Convert BTU per hour (BTU/h) to Megawatt (MW) using the exact conversion factor (1 btu per hour = 2.930711e-7 megawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
BTU per hour to Megawatts converter
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Power Converter
Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Result = input x 0.2930710702 / 1e+6.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting BTU per hour to Megawatts
BTU per hour and Megawatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. Specifically: Power rate using BTU per hour, and megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Formula
megawatts = btu per hour × 2.930711e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 btu per hour equals 0.293071070172 base units, and 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct btu per hour-to-megawatt factor of 2.930711e-7.
Simple example
1 BTU/h × 2.930711e-7 = 2.930711e-7 MW
1 btu per hour = 2.930711e-7 megawatts.
Real-world example
100 BTU/h × 2.930711e-7 = 0.0000293071 MW
100 btu per hour = 0.0000293071 megawatts.
Conversion table
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 2.930711e-7 MW |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.0000029307 MW |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0000293071 MW |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.0001465355 MW |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.0002930711 MW |
| 5,000 BTU/h | 0.0014653554 MW |
Reverse conversion: Megawatt to BTU per hour
2.930711e-7 MW × 3412141.633 = 1.000000102 BTU/h
2.930711e-7 megawatts = 1.000000102 btu per hour.
btu per hour = megawatts × 3412141.63313
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megawatt to BTU per hour.
Understanding the BTU per hour (BTU/h)
Power rate using BTU per hour.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 2.930711e-7 megawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert btu per hour to megawatt?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 2.930711e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megawatt back to btu per hour?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megawatt equals 3,412,141.633 btu per hour. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a btu per hour?
BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of power.
Is the btu per hour to megawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both btu per hour and megawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.930711e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.