Convert Kilowatts to Megawatts
kW to MW · power conversion
What are kilowatts and megawatts?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
1 kW = 0.001 MW. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001. For example, 5 kW = 0.005 MW, and 20 kW = 0.02 MW. To go the other way, multiply megawatts by 1,000 (since 1 MW = 1,000 kW).
Kilowatts to Megawatts conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 2,000 | 2 |
| 5,000 | 5 |
FAQ
What is 1 kW in MW?
1 kW = 0.001 MW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001.
How do I convert megawatts back to kilowatts?
Go the other way: 1 MW = 1,000 kW, so multiply megawatts by 1,000 to get kilowatts.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a megawatt?
No — 1 kW is the smaller unit, equal to 0.001 MW (it takes 1,000 kW to make one MW).
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.