Megawatts to Kilowatts
Convert megawatts to kilowatts (MW to kW). 1 MW = 1,000 kW. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
Multiply the amount in megawatts by 1,000 to get kilowatts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
kW = MW × 1,000Worked example
1 MW = 1,000 kW. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are separate options. BTU per hour uses the International Table BTU.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Megawatts to Kilowatts table
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for megawatts to kilowatts?
kW = MW × 1,000. Multiply the amount in megawatts by 1,000 to get kilowatts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to megawatts?
Use the kilowatts to megawatts calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the power converter to browse all supported pairs.