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Megawatt to Kilowatt Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 MW = 1,000 kW

1 kW = 0.001 MW

Example: 15 MW = 15,000 kW

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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

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 to Kilowatt table

Megawatt [MW]Kilowatt [kW]
0.01 MW10 kW
0.1 MW100 kW
1 MW1,000 kW
2 MW2,000 kW
5 MW5,000 kW
10 MW10,000 kW
20 MW20,000 kW
50 MW50,000 kW
100 MW100,000 kW

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Megawatt equals 1,000 Kilowatt.

  • How do you convert Megawatt to Kilowatt?

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

  • How do you convert Kilowatt back to Megawatt?

    Multiply the Kilowatt value by 0.001 to get back to Megawatt.

  • What is 15 Megawatt in Kilowatt?

    15 Megawatt equals 15,000 Kilowatt.