Megawatt to Kilowatt (MW to kW)
Convert MW to kW — Power converter
One megawatt equals 1000 kW, so to convert megawatts to kilowatts you multiply the value by 1000. A megawatt is larger than a kilowatt — going the other way, 1 kW = 0.001 MW. For example, 10 MW = 10000 kW and 50 MW = 50000 kW.
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1 MW = 1000 kW
Megawatt to Kilowatt formula
1 Megawatt = 1000 kW
Worked examples
- 25 MW = 25000 kW
- 100 MW = 100000 kW
Megawatt to Kilowatt conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 8 | 8000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 12 | 12000 |
| 15 | 15000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 250 | 250000 |
| 500 | 500000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts (kW).
How many megawatts are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts (MW).
How do you convert megawatts to kilowatts?
1 Megawatt = 1000 kW. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 MW in kW?
5 MW = 5000 kW.
What is 100 MW in kW?
100 MW = 100000 kW.
What is 10 MW in kW?
10 MW = 10000 kW.
What is 20 MW in kW?
20 MW = 20000 kW.
Is a megawatt bigger than a kilowatt?
Yes. A megawatt is larger — one megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts (kW).