Convert megawatts to kilowatts
Megawatt (MW) to kilowatt (kW). One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts.
Formula
Megawatt to kilowatt conversion table
| Megawatts | Kilowatts | Kilowatts | Megawatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1000 kW | 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 MW | 2000 kW | 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 3 MW | 3000 kW | 3 kW | 0.003 MW |
| 5 MW | 5000 kW | 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 10 MW | 10000 kW | 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 20 MW | 20000 kW | 20 kW | 0.02 MW |
| 50 MW | 50000 kW | 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 100 MW | 100000 kW | 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 500 MW | 500000 kW | 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 1000 MW | 1000000 kW | 1000 kW | 1 MW |
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply the number of megawatts by 1000. One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts, and one kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 MW comes to 10000 kW. 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 megawatt values already worked out in kilowatts, plus the reverse kilowatt to megawatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of megawatts by 1000 to get kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Use kilowatts = megawatts × 1000. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert kilowatts back to megawatts?
Go the other way by using one kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this megawatt to kilowatt 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.