Online calculator to convert kilowatts to megawatts (kW to MW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilowatts and megawatts.
What is a kilowatt (kW)?
A kilowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilowatt is kW. There are 1,000 kilowatts in a megawatt.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
A megawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for megawatt is MW. There are 0.001 megawatts in a kilowatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from kilowatts to megawatts is:
megawatts = kilowatts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilowatts to megawatts (kW to MW).
Kilowatt to Megawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 kilowatts to megawatts (show work) Formula: kilowatts ÷ 1,000 = megawatts Calculations: 45,000 kilowatts ÷ 1,000 = 45 megawatts Result: 45,000 kilowatts is equal to 45 megawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to megawatts.
Kilowatts to Megawatts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 3 kW | 0.003 MW |
| 4 kW | 0.004 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 6 kW | 0.006 MW |
| 7 kW | 0.007 MW |
| 8 kW | 0.008 MW |
| 9 kW | 0.009 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 20 kW | 0.02 MW |
| 30 kW | 0.03 MW |
| 40 kW | 0.04 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 75 kW | 0.075 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 250 kW | 0.25 MW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 750 kW | 0.75 MW |
| 1,000 kW | 1 MW |
| 2,500 kW | 2.5 MW |
| 5,000 kW | 5 MW |
| 7,500 kW | 7.5 MW |
| 10,000 kW | 10 MW |
| 25,000 kW | 25 MW |
| 50,000 kW | 50 MW |
| 75,000 kW | 75 MW |
| 100,000 kW | 100 MW |
| 250,000 kW | 250 MW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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