Kilowatts to megawatts converter
Megawatts (MW)
1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts
How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
MW = kW × 0.001
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
One kilowatt is exactly defined as 0.001 megawatts (to 12 significant figures), and one megawatt is 1000 kilowatts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilowatts: 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 0.005 megawatts.
- Convert 12.5 kilowatts: 12.5 × 0.001 = 0.0125 0.0125 megawatts.
- Convert 250 kilowatts: 250 × 0.001 = 0.25 0.25 megawatts.
Quick-reference table
| kW | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| MW | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Use MW = kW × 0.001. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
What is 100 kilowatts in megawatts?
100 kilowatts is 0.1 megawatts.