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Kilowatt to Megawatt Converter

Use this page to convert kilowatt values into megawatt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 kW = 0.001 MW

1 MW = 1,000 kW

Example: 15 kW = 0.015 MW

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Kilowatt

A kilowatt equals 1,000 watts.

History: It became standard with electrical generation and industrial equipment.

Current use: Kilowatts are used for generators, motors, and charging systems.

Also written as kW, kilowatts.

Megawatt

A megawatt equals one million watts.

History: It is a decimal SI multiple suited to grid-scale systems.

Current use: Megawatts are used for power plants and large data centers.

Also written as MW, megawatts.

Kilowatt to Megawatt table

Kilowatt [kW]Megawatt [MW]
0.01 kW0.00001 MW
0.1 kW0.0001 MW
1 kW0.001 MW
2 kW0.002 MW
5 kW0.005 MW
10 kW0.01 MW
20 kW0.02 MW
50 kW0.05 MW
100 kW0.1 MW

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Megawatt (MW) are in one Kilowatt (kW)?

    One Kilowatt equals 0.001 Megawatt.

  • How do you convert Kilowatt to Megawatt?

    Multiply the Kilowatt value by 0.001 to get the result in Megawatt.

  • How do you convert Megawatt back to Kilowatt?

    Multiply the Megawatt value by 1,000 to get back to Kilowatt.

  • What is 15 Kilowatt in Megawatt?

    15 Kilowatt equals 0.015 Megawatt.