Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter
Convert megawatts to kilowatts instantly. 1 MW = 1,000 kW. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
kilowatts = megawatts × 1,000
One megawatt equals 1,000 kilowatts, so to convert megawatts to kilowatts you multiply by 1,000. Going the other way, one kilowatt is 0.001 megawatts. Both units measure power, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 megawatts = 10,000 kilowatts. Multiply your megawatt figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
megawatts to kilowatts table
| megawatts (MW) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1,000 kilowatts. So to convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,000.
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply by 1,000, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.