Convert Megawatts to BTU per Hour
1 MW = 3412142.45 BTU/h
Conversion Table
| megawatts (MW) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1706071.23 |
| 1 | 3412142.45 |
| 2 | 6824284.9 |
| 5 | 17060712.25 |
| 10 | 34121424.5 |
| 25 | 85303561.25 |
| 50 | 170607122.51 |
| 100 | 341214245.01 |
| 250 | 853035612.53 |
| 500 | 1706071225.06 |
| 1000 | 3412142450.12 |
How to Convert megawatts to BTU per hour
To convert megawatts to BTU per hour, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MW = 34121424.5 BTU/h
About megawatts and BTU per hour
The Conversion Formula
To convert megawatts to BTU per hour, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MW = 3412142.45 BTU/h. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MW to BTU per hour: 25 × 3412142.45 = 85303561.25 BTU/h. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 3412142.45, or equivalently multiply by 2.9307e-7.
About megawatts
The megawatt (MW) is the unit of heavy industry and power generation. Power plants, wind turbines, and large ship engines are rated in megawatts. A typical nuclear power plant produces about 1,000 MW (1 Gigawatt). megawatts are commonly used in Power plants, Wind turbines, Locomotives, and Large data centers, Grid capacity.
A modern wind turbine generates 2-3 Megawatts.
About BTU per hour
BTU per hour is the standard unit for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) in the United States. Confusingly, people often drop the 'per hour' and just say 'This AC is 12,000 BTUs', which technically refers to energy, not power. But in the context of appliances, it always means BTU/h. BTU per hour are commonly used in Air conditioners, Gas grills, Space heaters, and Refrigerators, Furnaces.
A small window AC unit is 5,000 BTU/h.
When Would You Convert megawatts to BTU per hour?
Converting between megawatts and btu per hour is one of the most common power conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 MW = 3412142.45 BTU/h) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.