The Unit Converters

Megawatt to Kilowatt

1 Megawatt = 1000 Kilowatt


Conversion Formula

To convert Megawatt to Kilowatt, multiply the value by 1000.

Megawatt × 1000 = Kilowatt

Quick Reference

MW kW
1 1000
5 5000
10 10000
25 25000
50 50000
100 100000
500 500000
1000 1000000

What is Megawatt?

The megawatt (symbol: MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts.

Common Uses

Megawatts are used to express the capacity of large power plants, the power demand of entire towns, and the output of large-scale renewable energy installations like wind farms and solar arrays.

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a decimal multiple of the watt, the SI unit of power.

One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.

Common Uses

Kilowatts are commonly used to express the output of engines and the power consumption of larger electrical devices and machinery. It is also the unit used to measure the power output of electric vehicle motors.

How many kilowatt are in a megawatt?

There are 1000 kilowatt in 1 megawatt.


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