Megawatts to Kilowatts
Convert megawatts (MW) to kilowatts (kW). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
1 megawatt equals1,000 kW
1 kilowatt equals0.001 MW
FormulakW = MW × 1,000
How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000.
kW = MW × 1,000
Example
Convert 5 megawatts to kilowatts:
5 MW × 1,000 = 5,000 kW
Megawatt to kilowatt conversion chart
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW |
| 3 MW | 3,000 kW |
| 4 MW | 4,000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW |
| 6 MW | 6,000 kW |
| 7 MW | 7,000 kW |
| 8 MW | 8,000 kW |
| 9 MW | 9,000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW |
| 12 MW | 12,000 kW |
| 15 MW | 15,000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20,000 kW |
| 25 MW | 25,000 kW |
| 30 MW | 30,000 kW |
| 40 MW | 40,000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW |
| 60 MW | 60,000 kW |
| 70 MW | 70,000 kW |
| 75 MW | 75,000 kW |
| 80 MW | 80,000 kW |
| 90 MW | 90,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 150 MW | 150,000 kW |
| 200 MW | 200,000 kW |
| 250 MW | 250,000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
Going the other way? See the kilowatts to megawatts chart.
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
A megawatt is 1,000,000 watts. Power plants and wind turbines are rated in megawatts.
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Car engines in Europe and electric motors are rated in kW.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a megawatt?
There are 1,000 kilowatts in a megawatt.
How many megawatts are in a kilowatt?
There are 0.001 megawatts in a kilowatt.
How do you convert megawatts to kilowatts?
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000.
What is 5 megawatts in kilowatts?
5 megawatts equals 5,000 kilowatts.
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