Convert Exawatts to Megawatts
Convert Exawatts (EW) to Megawatts (MW) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MW = EW × 1000000000000
About Exawatts
An exawatt (EW) is 10¹⁸ W. The Sun's total luminosity is 3.828 × 10²⁶ W = 3.828 × 10⁸ EW. Earth intercepts ~0.174 EW of solar power. Gamma-ray burst peak luminosities reach 10⁶-10¹ EW, making them the most powerful transients in the universe. Soft gamma-repeater (magnetar) giant flares briefly reach ~10⁵ EW. Proposed multi-exawatt laser projects (IZEST initiative) aim to compress kilojoules into attosecond pulses for QED vacuum physics. Global human civilisation consumes ~1.8 × 10⁻² EW (18 TW). 1 EW = 10¹⁸ W.
About Megawatts
A megawatt (MW) is 10⁶ W - the standard unit for utility power plant output. A coal unit produces 300-900 MW; a large nuclear reactor 1,000-1,600 MW. Offshore wind turbines reach 15 MW each (Vestas V236-15.0). The Three Gorges Dam totals 22,500 MW. Aluminium smelters consume 500-600 MW; electric arc furnaces 100-300 MW. Solar farms are rated in MWp; pharmaceutical clean-room HVAC systems in MW. 1 MW = 10⁶ W = 1,341 mechanical hp.
Quick Reference Table
| Exawatts (EW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 EW | 1 × 1012 MW |
| 2 EW | 2 × 1012 MW |
| 5 EW | 5 × 1012 MW |
| 10 EW | 1 × 1013 MW |
| 25 EW | 2.5 × 1013 MW |
| 50 EW | 5 × 1013 MW |
| 100 EW | 1 × 1014 MW |