1 MW (megawatt) is equal to 1,000 kilowatts or 1,000,000 watts. Megawatts are commonly used to measure the output of power plants or the electricity consumption of an entire city.
According to the reference material:
- One megawatt (MW) = 1,000 kilowatts = 1,000,000 watts.
- A typical coal plant is approximately 600 MW in size.
- Gigawatts are used for measuring the capacity of large power plants or multiple plants.
Here's a table summarizing the conversions:
| Unit | Equivalent Value |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 1 MW | 1,000,000 W |
