Convert megawatt-hour to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert megawatt-hour [MW*h] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to megawatt-hour.
How to Convert Megawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Second
1 MW*h = 3600000 kW*s
Example: convert 15 MW*h to kW*s:
15 MW*h = 15 × 3600000 kW*s = 54000000 kW*s
Megawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.