Convert kilowatts to megawatts
1 kW = 0.001 MW — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
0.001MW
As a fraction: 1/1000
1 kW = 0.001 MW
How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts.
The exact factor is 0.001 — as a fraction, 1/1000.
Kilowatt to Megawatt conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 |
| 2 kW | 0.002 |
| 3 kW | 0.003 |
| 5 kW | 0.005 |
| 10 kW | 0.01 |
| 20 kW | 0.02 |
| 25 kW | 0.025 |
| 50 kW | 0.05 |
| 100 kW | 0.1 |
| 250 kW | 0.25 |
| 500 kW | 0.5 |
| 1000 kW | 1 |
Megawatt to Kilowatt conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1000 |
| 2 MW | 2000 |
| 3 MW | 3000 |
| 5 MW | 5000 |
| 10 MW | 10 000 |
| 20 MW | 20 000 |
| 25 MW | 25 000 |
| 50 MW | 50 000 |
| 100 MW | 100 000 |
| 250 MW | 250 000 |
| 500 MW | 500 000 |
| 1000 MW | 1 000 000 |
Frequently asked
How many megawatts are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.001 megawatts (kW → MW). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.001 to get megawatts.
What is 1 MW in kilowatts?
One megawatt is 1000 kilowatts.
What is 10 kW in MW?
10 kW = 0.01 MW.