Kilowatts to Megawatts Converter
Convert kW to MW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 kW=0.001 MW
1 kW in every unit
Watts
1,000W
Kilowattsfrom
1kW
Megawatts
0.001MW
Gigawatts
1.0000e-6GW
Horsepower (mech)
1.341hp
Horsepower (elec)
1.3405hp(e)
BTU/hour
3,412.14BTU/h
Calories/second
239.0057cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
737.561ft·lb/s
Common Kilowatts to Megawatts conversions
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 25 kW | 0.025 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 250 kW | 0.25 MW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 1000 kW | 1 MW |
The formula
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 kW→0.001 MW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000 with input = 1. Result: 0.001 MW.
5 kW→0.005 MW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000 with input = 5. Result: 0.005 MW.
10 kW→0.01 MW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000 with input = 10. Result: 0.01 MW.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilowatts to Megawatts?
Use the formula: MW = Kilowatts ÷ 1000. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilowatts used?
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Where are Megawatts used?
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
How do I convert Megawatts back to Kilowatts?
Use the Megawatts to Kilowatts converter.