Convert Megawatt to Kilowatt

Enter a value in Megawatt to see it instantly in Kilowatt, or use the reverse converter below.

1 MW = 1000 kW

See this the other way: Kilowatt to Megawatt

Megawatt

Definition: Equal to 1,000,000 watts.

Current use: Used for power plant output and large industrial equipment.

Kilowatt

Definition: Equal to 1,000 watts.

Current use: Used for electric motors, heaters, and electric vehicle power.

Megawatt to Kilowatt Conversion Table

MW to kW
Megawatt [MW]	Kilowatt [kW]
0.01 MW	10 kW
0.1 MW	100 kW
1 MW	1000 kW
2 MW	2000 kW
3 MW	3000 kW
5 MW	5000 kW
10 MW	10000 kW
20 MW	20000 kW
50 MW	50000 kW
100 MW	100000 kW
1000 MW	1000000 kW

How to Convert Megawatt to Kilowatt

1 MW = 1000 kW
1 kW = 0.001 MW

Example: convert 1 MW to kW:

1 MW = 1000 kW

Kilowatt to Megawatt Conversion Table

kW to MW
Kilowatt [kW]	Megawatt [MW]
0.01 kW	0.00001 MW
0.1 kW	0.0001 MW
1 kW	0.001 MW
2 kW	0.002 MW
3 kW	0.003 MW
5 kW	0.005 MW
10 kW	0.01 MW
20 kW	0.02 MW
50 kW	0.05 MW
100 kW	0.1 MW
1000 kW	1 MW

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 MW is about 1000 kW, and 1 kW is about 0.001 MW. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kilowatt are in 1 Megawatt?

1 Megawatt (MW) equals 1000 Kilowatt (kW).

How do I convert Megawatt to Kilowatt?

Multiply the value in MW by 1000 to get kW. To go the other way, multiply kW by 0.001.

What is 10 Megawatt in Kilowatt?

10 MW = 10000 kW.

What is 100 Megawatt in Kilowatt?

100 MW = 100000 kW.

What is a Megawatt?

Equal to 1,000,000 watts. Used for power plant output and large industrial equipment.

What is a Kilowatt?

Equal to 1,000 watts. Used for electric motors, heaters, and electric vehicle power.