Online calculator to convert megawatts to kilowatts (MW to kW) 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 megawatts and kilowatts.
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.
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.
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 megawatts to kilowatts is:
kilowatts = megawatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from megawatts to kilowatts (MW to kW).
Megawatt to Kilowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 megawatts to kilowatts (show work) Formula: megawatts x 1,000 = kilowatts Calculations: 18 megawatts x 1,000 = 18,000 kilowatts Result: 18 megawatts is equal to 18,000 kilowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from megawatts to kilowatts.
Megawatts to Kilowatts Conversion Chart
| megawatts (MW) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW |
| 3 MW | 3,000 kW |
| 4 MW | 4,000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW |
| 6 MW | 6,000 kW |
| 7 MW | 7,000 kW |
| 8 MW | 8,000 kW |
| 9 MW | 9,000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20,000 kW |
| 30 MW | 30,000 kW |
| 40 MW | 40,000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW |
| 75 MW | 75,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 250 MW | 250,000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW |
| 750 MW | 750,000 kW |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
| 2,500 MW | 2,500,000 kW |
| 5,000 MW | 5,000,000 kW |
| 7,500 MW | 7,500,000 kW |
| 10,000 MW | 10,000,000 kW |
| 25,000 MW | 25,000,000 kW |
| 50,000 MW | 50,000,000 kW |
| 75,000 MW | 75,000,000 kW |
| 100,000 MW | 100,000,000 kW |
| 250,000 MW | 250,000,000 kW |
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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