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📏 Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter

Convert megawatts (MW) to kilowatts (kW) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.

Quick answer: 1 megawatt (MW) = 1,000 kilowatts (kW). Formula: kW = MW × 1,000.

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Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter inputs

Result

1 MW =

1,000 kW

kW = MW × 1,000

1 megawatt = 1,000 kW · kW to MW

Megawatts to Kilowatts conversion table

Megawatts (MW)Kilowatts (kW)
0.1 MW100 kW
0.5 MW500 kW
1 MW1,000 kW
2 MW2,000 kW
3 MW3,000 kW
5 MW5,000 kW
10 MW10,000 kW
20 MW20,000 kW
25 MW25,000 kW
50 MW50,000 kW
100 MW100,000 kW
1,000 MW1,000,000 kW

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How to convert megawatts to kilowatts

Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000 to get kilowatts: kW = MW × 1,000.

Example: 5 MW = 5,000 kW.

The megawatt (MW) and the kilowatt (kW) are both units of power. Need the opposite direction? Use the kW to MW converter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilowatts are in a megawatt?

1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts.

How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?

Use the formula kW = MW × 1,000. For example, 5 MW = 5,000 kW.

How do I convert kilowatts back to megawatts?

1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts. Use the kW to MW converter linked on this page.

Are these conversions exact?

Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.