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