Power

MMBTU/hr to MW conversion

Convert million BTU per hour (MMBTU/hr) to megawatt (MW). Power is energy per unit time — the rating of pumps, compressors, motors, and heat duties.

1 MMBTU/hr = 0.2930711 MW

Formula

To convert million BTU per hour to megawatt, multiply the MMBTU/hr value by 0.2930711. To go the other way, divide by 0.2930711 (or multiply by 3.412142).

MMBTU/hr to MW conversion table

MMBTU/hr	MW
1	0.2930711
2	0.5861421
5	1.465355
10	2.930711
25	7.326777
50	14.65355
100	29.30711
250	73.26777
500	146.5355
1000	293.0711

Used in practice

Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.

Electrical input, shaft power, and hydraulic power differ by the efficiencies between them — label which one a number refers to.

Worked example. A power of 0.3412142 MMBTU/hr is 0.1 MW.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert million BTU per hour to megawatt?

Multiply the value in MMBTU/hr by 0.2930711 to get MW. For example, 10 MMBTU/hr = 2.930711 MW.

What is 1 MMBTU/hr in MW?

1 MMBTU/hr equals 0.2930711 MW.

Where is this conversion used?