How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
kW = MW × 1,000Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
A megawatt is larger than a kilowatt: one megawatt contains 1,000 kilowatts.
Worked examples
- 1 megawatt1 MW × 1,000 = 1,000 kW
- 5 megawatts5 MW × 1,000 = 5,000 kW
- 10 megawatts10 MW × 1,000 = 10,000 kW
- 20 megawatts20 MW × 1,000 = 20,000 kW
- 100 megawatts100 MW × 1,000 = 100,000 kW
Megawatts to kilowatts conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MW | 100 kW |
| 0.25 MW | 250 kW |
| 0.5 MW | 500 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 |
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (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 |
| 75 MW | 75,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 250 MW | 250,000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
One million watts; used for power plants and wind turbines (a modern onshore turbine is 3–6 MW). One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts (W).
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one megawatt?
There are 1,000 kilowatts in one megawatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000. For example, 10 MW × 1,000 = 10,000 kW.
How many megawatts are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.
What is 10 megawatts in kilowatts?
10 MW = 10,000 kW.
Is this MW to kW converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.