Mega

Mega (symbol M) is a SI prefix in the SI system of units denoting a factor of 106, i.e. one million; 1 000 000.

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SI prefix - SI - Unit - 10⁶ - Million

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Confirmed in 1960, it comes from the Greek μέγας, meaning great.

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1960 - Greek

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For example, 1 MW (megawatt) = 1 000 000 watts = 1 000 kilowatts.

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Watt - Kilowatt

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