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Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter

MW → kW: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 MW = 1,000 kW
1 kW = 0.001 MW
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How to convert megawatts to kilowatts

Use this formula:

kW = MW × 1,000

Examples

MW to kW conversion chart

megawatts (MW)kilowatts (kW)
0.1 MW100 kW
0.25 MW250 kW
0.5 MW500 kW
1 MW1,000 kW
2 MW2,000 kW
3 MW3,000 kW
4 MW4,000 kW
5 MW5,000 kW
6 MW6,000 kW
7 MW7,000 kW
8 MW8,000 kW
9 MW9,000 kW
10 MW10,000 kW
12 MW12,000 kW
15 MW15,000 kW
20 MW20,000 kW
25 MW25,000 kW
30 MW30,000 kW
40 MW40,000 kW
50 MW50,000 kW
60 MW60,000 kW
70 MW70,000 kW
75 MW75,000 kW
80 MW80,000 kW
90 MW90,000 kW
100 MW100,000 kW
150 MW150,000 kW
200 MW200,000 kW
250 MW250,000 kW
500 MW500,000 kW
1,000 MW1,000,000 kW

About the units

Megawatt (MW) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 MW = 1,000 kW.

Kilowatt (kW) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 kW = 1,000 W.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply the value in MW by 1,000.
How many kilowatts are in 1 megawatt?
1 MW = 1,000 kW.
What is 12 MW in kW?
12 MW = 12,000 kW.
How do I convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Use the reverse converter: kW → MW.

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Sources: NIST SP 811 · BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44. Last reviewed: 2026-10 · FreeUnitConverters