A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
Megawatts to Kilowatts
Convert Megawatt (MW) to Kilowatt (kW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert megawatts (MW) to kilowatts (kW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
kW = MW × 1000
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Formula
kW = MW × 1000
MW = kW × 0.001
Conversion table
| 1 MW | 1000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500000 kW |
| 1000 MW | 1.000000e+06 kW |
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How the formula works
Both megawatt and kilowatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in megawatts by 1000 to get kilowatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a kilowatt value by 0.001 to get back to megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Megawatt (MW)?
A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work.
What is Kilowatt (kW)?
A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply the megawatt value by 1000 to get the equivalent in kilowatts. For example, 5 MW × 1000 = 5000 kW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1000 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert kilowatts back to megawatts?
Yes. Divide the kilowatt value by 1000, or multiply it by 0.001, to get megawatts.
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About converting megawatts to kilowatts
A Megawatt (MW) equals 1e+6 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for mega-scale electrical work. A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
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