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The conversion between megawatt-hours (MWh) and kilowatt-hours (kWh) is a fundamental energy unit conversion in physics and engineering. 1 MWh equals 1,000 kWh, as "kilo" represents 1,000 and "mega" represents 1,000,000.
The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:
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Explanation: The conversion is straightforward as it simply involves multiplying by 1,000, since 1 megawatt equals 1,000 kilowatts.
Details: Accurate energy unit conversion is essential for energy billing, electrical system design, renewable energy projects, and comparing energy consumption across different scales.
Tips: Enter the value in megawatt-hours (MWh) that you want to convert to kilowatt-hours (kWh). The value must be positive.
Q1: Why convert between MWh and kWh?
A: Different applications use different scales - utility-scale projects often use MWh while residential usage is typically measured in kWh.
Q2: How many kWh are in 1 MWh?
A: There are exactly 1,000 kWh in 1 MWh.
Q3: Is this conversion affected by voltage or current?
A: No, this is purely a unit conversion and doesn't depend on electrical characteristics.
Q4: Can I convert kWh back to MWh?
A: Yes, simply divide the kWh value by 1,000 to get MWh.
Q5: What's larger than MWh?
A: Gigawatt-hours (GWh) which is 1,000 MWh, and terawatt-hours (TWh) which is 1,000 GWh.