To convert kilowatts to megawatts, use MW = kW ÷ 1000. This Kilowatts to Megawatts page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for kW to MW. It also explains the kilowatt to megawatt relationship so you can convert kilowatts to megawatts quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert kilowatts to megawatts, compare kW to MW, and check the kilowatt to megawatt conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Kilowatt = 0.001 Megawatt
The calculator converts 1 Kilowatt to Megawatt and formats the result as 0.001 Megawatt.
Formula
1 kW = 0.001 MW
Example: convert 1 kilowatts to megawatts
Formula: MW = kW ÷ 1000
Calculation: 1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 -> 1 kilowatts = 0.001 megawatts
Result: 1 kilowatts = 0.001 megawatts
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 0.00001 MW |
| 0.1 kW | 0.0001 MW |
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 12 kW | 0.012 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 1000 kW | 1 MW |
The symbol for kilowatt is kW.
A kilowatt is a metric power unit equal to 1,000 watts.
It is used for electrical equipment, motors, appliances, vehicle power, generators, chargers, and energy-system ratings.
1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts or about 1.34102 mechanical horsepower.
The symbol for megawatt is MW.
megawatt is a power unit supported by this converter. The symbol for megawatt is MW.
Megawatts are used when comparing power values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the power conversion factor stored for megawatt to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, use MW = kW ÷ 1000. This is the main kW to MW formula used by the calculator and table.
1 kW equals 0.001 MW.
1 MW equals 1,000 kW.
kW to MW is the abbreviated form of kilowatt to megawatt. It uses kW for kilowatt and MW for megawatt.