To convert megawatts to kilowatts, use kW = MW × 1,000. This Megawatts to Kilowatts page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for MW to kW. It also explains the megawatt to kilowatt relationship so you can convert megawatts to kilowatts quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert megawatts to kilowatts, compare MW to kW, and check the megawatt to kilowatt conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Megawatt = 1,000 Kilowatt
The calculator converts 1 Megawatt to Kilowatt and formats the result as 1,000 Kilowatt.
Formula
1 MW = 1,000 kW
Example: convert 1 megawatts to kilowatts
Formula: kW = MW × 1,000
Calculation: 1 × 1,000 = 1,000 -> 1 megawatts = 1,000 kilowatts
Result: 1 megawatts = 1,000 kilowatts
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 10 kW |
| 0.1 MW | 100 kW |
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW |
| 12 MW | 12,000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 1000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
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.
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.
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, use kW = MW × 1,000. This is the main MW to kW formula used by the calculator and table.
1 MW equals 1,000 kW.
1 kW equals 0.001 MW.
MW to kW is the abbreviated form of megawatt to kilowatt. It uses MW for megawatt and kW for kilowatt.