Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter
Convert megawatts (MW) to kilowatts (kW) instantly. Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Result
- Kilowatts
- 1,000 kW
How to use the megawatts to kilowatts converter
- Enter the megawatts (MW).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the kilowatts first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Kilowatts = megawatts × 1,000
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Megawatts (MW): 1
the calculator returns:
- Kilowatts: 1,000 kW
Megawatts to Kilowatts table
| Megawatts | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20,000 kW |
| 25 MW | 25,000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 250 MW | 250,000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
About this conversion
Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
Unit conversion is simply multiplication by a fixed ratio. The ratio between two units of the same quantity never changes, so once you know it you can convert any value in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one megawatt?
1 MW = 1,000 kW.
How do I convert MW to kW?
Kilowatts = megawatts × 1,000.