Kilowatt → Megawatt (kW → MW)

kW to MW direct conversion page with calculator, reverse conversion and comparison table.

1 kW = 0.001 MW
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 0.001 Megawatt (MW).


swap converter

If you want to reverse convert, use Megawatt → Kilowatt. 1 MW = 1000 kW. You can also explore the full Power converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Kilowatt to Megawatt formula: value in MW = value in kW × 0.001.

Megawatt to Kilowatt formula: value in kW = value in MW × 1000.

How to convert Kilowatt to Megawatt

To convert Kilowatt to Megawatt, multiply the value in kW by 0.001. This gives the result in MW.

For example, 1 kW = 0.001 MW and 10 kW = 0.01 MW.

What is Kilowatt?

Kilowatt (kW): Convenient for heaters and electric motors; operating time determines energy use. 1 kW = 1 000 W.

What is Megawatt?

Megawatt (MW): Used for power-station output and other large power flows. 1 MW = 1 000 000 W.

FAQ

How many megawatt are in 1 kilowatt?

There are 0.001 MW in 1 kW.

Why can conversion results differ slightly?

Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.

How do I convert kilowatt to megawatt?

Multiply the value in kW by 0.001 to get the value in MW.

Kilowatt → other Power units

Kilowatt → Megawatt Table

The table below shows common values from Kilowatt to Megawatt and the reverse direction for quick reference.

kWMWRounded
1 kW0.001 MW0.0010
2 kW0.002 MW0.0020
3 kW0.003 MW0.0030
4 kW0.004 MW0.0040
5 kW0.005 MW0.0050
10 kW0.01 MW0.0100
12 kW0.012 MW0.0120
15 kW0.015 MW0.0150
20 kW0.02 MW0.0200
25 kW0.025 MW0.0250
30 kW0.03 MW0.0300
40 kW0.04 MW0.0400
50 kW0.05 MW0.0500
75 kW0.075 MW0.0750
100 kW0.1 MW0.1000
200 kW0.2 MW0.2000
250 kW0.25 MW0.2500
500 kW0.5 MW0.5000
750 kW0.75 MW0.7500
1000 kW1 MW1.0000
2500 kW2.5 MW2.5000
5000 kW5 MW5.0000
10000 kW10 MW10.0000

Megawatt → Kilowatt Table

MWkWRounded
1 MW1000 kW1000.0000
2 MW2000 kW2000.0000
3 MW3000 kW3000.0000
4 MW4000 kW4000.0000
5 MW5000 kW5000.0000
10 MW10000 kW10000.0000
12 MW12000 kW12000.0000
15 MW15000 kW15000.0000
20 MW20000 kW20000.0000
25 MW25000 kW25000.0000
30 MW30000 kW30000.0000
40 MW40000 kW40000.0000
50 MW50000 kW50000.0000
75 MW75000 kW75000.0000
100 MW100000 kW100000.0000
200 MW200000 kW200000.0000
250 MW250000 kW250000.0000
500 MW500000 kW500000.0000
750 MW750000 kW750000.0000
1000 MW1000000 kW1000000.0000
2500 MW2500000 kW2500000.0000
5000 MW5000000 kW5000000.0000
10000 MW10000000 kW10000000.0000

Megawatt → Kilowatt

The reverse value is 1 MW = 1000 kW.