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Convert megawatts to kilowatts
Instant, accurate MW → kW conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
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1 megawatt = 1000 kilowatts
1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts
megawatts to kilowatts table
| megawatts (MW) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 500 | 500000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
Formula
kilowatts = megawatts × 1000.
Example
10 megawatts = 10000 kilowatts.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt (MW) is 1,000,000 watts — power-plant scale.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts.
Real-world reference points
An LED bulb draws ~9 W; a kettle ~2,000 W; a small car engine ~100 hp (~75 kW).
| Reference | megawatts | kilowatts |
|---|---|---|
| LED bulb | 0.000009 MW | 0.009 kW |
| Laptop charging | 0.000065 MW | 0.065 kW |
| Microwave | 0.0009 MW | 0.9 kW |
| Electric kettle | 0.002 MW | 2 kW |
| Small car engine (100 hp) | 0.0746 MW | 74.57 kW |
Mistakes to avoid with power conversions
- kW vs kWh again: power is the rate, energy is the amount — a 2 kW kettle for 6 minutes uses 0.2 kWh.
- Mixing metric and mechanical horsepower (~1.4% apart) when comparing engine specs across regions.
- Sizing inverters/generators on running watts while ignoring appliance startup surges.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts in a megawatts?+
1 megawatt = 1000 kilowatts.
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?+
Enter the value in the megawatts box above and the kilowatts value appears instantly. You can also type in the kilowatts box to convert the other way.
Is this MW to kW converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.