Quad to Megawatt-hour Converter

Convert quads to megawatt-hours with our free online energy converter.

Quick Answer

1 Quad = 293072222.222222 megawatt-hours

Formula: Quad × conversion factor = Megawatt-hour

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Last verified: February 2026|Reviewed by: Sam Mathew, Software Engineer

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How to Use the Quad to Megawatt-hour Calculator:

Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Quad).
The converted value in Megawatt-hour will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
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How to Convert Quad to Megawatt-hour: Step-by-Step Guide

Converting Quad to Megawatt-hour involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

MWh = quad × 293072000

Example Calculation:

1 quad = 293072222.222222 MWh

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What is a Quad and a Megawatt-hour?

1 quad = 1.055×10¹⁸ joules (J)

1 MWh = 3,600,000,000 joules (J)

Note: The Quad is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Megawatt-hour belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

Common Uses and Applications: quads vs megawatt-hours

Explore the typical applications for both Quad (imperial/US) and Megawatt-hour (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for quads

Used in physics, engineering, energy systems, and scientific calculations where this energy scale is appropriate for the application.

When to Use megawatt-hours

Used in physics, engineering, energy systems, and scientific calculations where this energy scale is appropriate for the application.

Additional Unit Information

About Quad (quad)

How do I convert quad to joules?

Formula: J = quad × 1.055×10¹⁸

Quad to Joules converter →

How do I convert quad to kWh?

To convert to kilowatt-hours, first convert to joules, then divide by 3,600,000.

Quad to kWh converter →

What is Quad used for?

Quad is used in contexts where the energy scale makes it convenient compared to very large or very small joule values. It provides a practical measurement unit for specific applications.

About Megawatt-hour (MWh)

How do I convert MWh to joules?

Formula: J = MWh × 3,600,000,000

Megawatt-hour to Joules converter →

How do I convert MWh to kWh?

To convert to kilowatt-hours, first convert to joules, then divide by 3,600,000.

Megawatt-hour to kWh converter →

What is Megawatt-hour used for?

Megawatt-hour is used in contexts where the energy scale makes it convenient compared to very large or very small joule values. It provides a practical measurement unit for specific applications.

Conversion Table: Quad to Megawatt-hour

Quad (quad)	Megawatt-hour (MWh)
0.5	146,536,111.111
1	293,072,222.222
1.5	439,608,333.333
2	586,144,444.444
5	1,465,361,111.111
10	2,930,722,222.222
25	7,326,805,555.556
50	14,653,611,111.111
100	29,307,222,222.222
250	73,268,055,555.556
500	146,536,111,111.111
1,000	293,072,222,222.222

How do I convert Quad to Megawatt-hour?

To convert Quad to Megawatt-hour, enter the value in Quad in the calculator above. The conversion will happen automatically. Use our free online converter for instant and accurate results. You can also visit our energy converter page to convert between other units in this category.

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What is the conversion factor from Quad to Megawatt-hour?

The conversion factor depends on the specific relationship between Quad and Megawatt-hour. You can find the exact conversion formula and factor on this page. Our calculator handles all calculations automatically. See the conversion table above for common values.

Can I convert Megawatt-hour back to Quad?

Yes! You can easily convert Megawatt-hour back to Quad by using the swap button (⇌) in the calculator above, or by visiting our Megawatt-hour to Quad converter page. You can also explore other energy conversions on our category page.

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What are common uses for Quad and Megawatt-hour?

Quad and Megawatt-hour are both standard units used in energy measurements. They are commonly used in various applications including engineering, construction, cooking, and scientific research. Browse our energy converter for more conversion options.

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