megawatt to kilowatt
Convert megawatt (MW) to kilowatt (kW). Use an editable power converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 MW = 1,000 kW
Conversion formula
One megawatt equals 1,000 kilowatt. Multiply your value in megawatt by this factor to get kilowatt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 megawatt:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 kW
Conversion table
| megawatt (MW) | kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Power is the rate of energy transfer.
The base reference used here is the watt. One megawatt is 1,000,000 base units; one kilowatt is 1,000 base units.
Important distinctions
Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are distinct units.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert MW to kW?
Multiply the quantity in MW by 1,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilowatt to megawatt converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
