MW to kW converter
1 megawatt equals 1,000 kilowatts. Conversions use kW = MW × 1000
MW → 1,000 kW
kW = MW × 1000
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Worked examples
- 1 MW = 1,000 kW
- 2 MW = 2,000 kW
- 5 MW = 5,000 kW
- 10 MW = 10,000 kW
- 100 MW = 100,000 kW
megawatts to kilowatts conversion table
| MW | kW | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 3 MW | 3,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 4 MW | 4,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 6 MW | 6,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 8 MW | 8,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 12 MW | 12,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 15 MW | 15,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 20 MW | 20,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 25 MW | 25,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 30 MW | 30,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 40 MW | 40,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 60 MW | 60,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 70 MW | 70,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 80 MW | 80,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 90 MW | 90,000 kW | × 1000 |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW | × 1000 |
How to convert MW to kW
- Take your value in megawatts.
- Multiply by 1000
- That is your answer in kilowatts — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many kilowatts in 1 megawatt?
Exactly 1,000 kW. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert MW to kW?
Multiply the megawatts figure by 1000 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is MW to kW the same as kW to MW?
No — they are inverses. One MW is 1,000 kW, while one kW is 0.001 MW.
What is 1 MW in kW?
1 MW = 1,000 kW (see the value page for the full arithmetic).