Convert kW to MW
Kilowatts to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the kW to MW chart further down the page.
1 kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts.
How to convert kW to MW
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
MW = kW × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 kW to megawatts:
15 kW = 0.015 MW
kW to MW conversion chart
Use this kW to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilowatts (kW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 0.00001 MW |
| 0.1 kW | 0.0001 MW |
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 3 kW | 0.003 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 20 kW | 0.02 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 1,000 kW | 1 MW |
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MW are in a kilowatt?
1 kW equals 0.001 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 1,000 kW.
How do you convert kW to MW?
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kW in MW?
10 kW equals 0.01 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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