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Convert Megawatts to Kilowatts

Use our accurate converter to change megawatts into kilowatts. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change megawatts to kilowatts, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Megawatts = 1,000 Kilowatts

Megawatts to Kilowatts
Pre-defined calculator for direct megawatts to kilowatts conversion.
Megawatts (MW)
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Kilowatts (kW)
Formula: 1 Megawatts = 1,000 Kilowatts

Unit Information

About Megawatts

Definition: Megawatt (symbol: MW) is an SI derived unit of power equal to one million watts.

History: Directly relates to the rate at which very large-scale work is performed.

Where it is used: The standard unit for representing the output of electric power plants and industrial ships.

Megawatts to Kilowatts Conversion Table

Megawatts [mpart]Kilowatts [kw]
0.01 mpart10 kw
0.1 mpart100 kw
1 mpart1,000 kw
2 mpart2,000 kw
3 mpart3,000 kw
5 mpart5,000 kw
10 mpart10,000 kw
20 mpart20,000 kw
50 mpart50,000 kw
100 mpart100,000 kw
1000 mpart1,000,000 kw

How to Convert Megawatts to Kilowatts

Calculation: To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1,000).

Example: convert 15 mpart to kw:
15 mpart = 15 × 1,000 kw = 15,000 kw

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