How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
Formula: MW = kW × 0.001
Worked example: 100 kW → 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 MW
Kilowatts to megawatts conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 3 kW | 0.003 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 7.5 kW | 0.0075 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 22 kW | 0.022 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 75 kW | 0.075 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 150 kW | 0.15 MW |
| 200 kW | 0.2 MW |
| 300 kW | 0.3 MW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
What is a kilowatt?
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. It rates electric heaters, car engines outside the US, solar installations and home electrical service. Running 1 kW for one hour uses 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.
What is a megawatt?
The megawatt equals one million watts. It measures power plants and large wind turbines: a modern onshore turbine produces 3 to 6 MW at full output, and a nuclear reactor around 1,000 MW of electricity.