A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
Kilowatts to Megawatts
Convert Kilowatt (kW) to Megawatt (MW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilowatts (kW) to megawatts (MW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
MW = kW × 0.001
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Formula
MW = kW × 0.001
kW = MW × 1000
Conversion table
| 1 kW | 0.001 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 |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 1000 kW | 1 MW |
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How the formula works
Both kilowatt and megawatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a megawatt value by 1000 to get back to kilowatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilowatt (kW)?
A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
What is Megawatt (MW)?
A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
How do I convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 0.001 to get the equivalent in megawatts. For example, 5 kW × 0.001 = 0.005 MW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.001 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert megawatts back to kilowatts?
Yes. Divide the megawatt value by 0.001, or multiply it by 1000, to get kilowatts.
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About converting kilowatts to megawatts
A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work. A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
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