Convert Megawatts to Kilowatts
MW to kW · power conversion
What are megawatts and kilowatts?
A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
1 MW = 1,000 kW. To convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000. For example, 5 MW = 5,000 kW, and 20 MW = 20,000 kW. To go the other way, multiply kilowatts by 0.001 (since 1 kW = 0.001 MW).
Megawatts to Kilowatts conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 2,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 5,000 | 5,000,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 MW in kW?
1 MW = 1,000 kW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000.
How do I convert kilowatts back to megawatts?
Go the other way: 1 kW = 0.001 MW, so multiply kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts.
Is a megawatt bigger than a kilowatt?
Yes — 1 MW is the larger unit, equal to 1,000 kW.
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.