Convert kilowatts to megawatts
Kilowatt (kW) to megawatt (MW). One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts.
Formula
Kilowatt to megawatt conversion table
| Kilowatts | Megawatts | Megawatts | Kilowatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW | 1 MW | 1000 kW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW | 2 MW | 2000 kW |
| 3 kW | 0.003 MW | 3 MW | 3000 kW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW | 5 MW | 5000 kW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW | 10 MW | 10000 kW |
| 20 kW | 0.02 MW | 20 MW | 20000 kW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW | 50 MW | 50000 kW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW | 100 MW | 100000 kW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW | 500 MW | 500000 kW |
| 1000 kW | 1 MW | 1000 MW | 1000000 kW |
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, divide the number of kilowatts by 1000. One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts, and one megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kW comes to 0.01 MW. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common kilowatt values already worked out in megawatts, plus the reverse megawatt to kilowatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Use megawatts = kilowatts ÷ 1000. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert megawatts back to kilowatts?
Go the other way by using one megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilowatt to megawatt converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.