Kilowatts to Megawatts Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between power units.
Precision4 dp
1 Kilowatt = 0.001 Megawatt
Key Formulas
Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)
hp = kW × 1.34102Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457Watt → Kilowatt
kW = W × 0.001Kilowatt → Watt
W = kW × 1000Formula
MW = kW ÷ 1000One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts. This divides by 1000. Used when scaling from building-level power (kW) to facility-level (MW).
Source: NIST SP 811
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
1000 kW equals 1 MW.
1000 kW = 1 MW
500 kW equals 0.5 MW.
500 kW = 0.5 MW
2500 kW equals 2.5 MW.
2500 kW = 2.5 MW
100 kW equals 0.1 MW.
100 kW = 0.1 MW