Convert Kilowatts to Megawatts
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 0.001 megawatts (MW).
1 kW = 0.001 MW
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilowatt to Megawatt
- 1 kW = 0.001 MW
- 1 MW = 1000 kW
- Example: convert 15 kW to MW: 15 kW = 15 × 0.001 MW = 0.015 MW
Formula
MW = kW ÷ 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kW = 10³ W
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 kW = 1000 W ÷ 1000000 W per MW = 0.001 MW
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilowatt definition: kilowatt; Megawatt definition: megawatt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3.5 kW converts to 0.0035 MW.
3.5 kW × 0.001 = 0.0035 MW - A value of 22 kW is 0.022 MW.
22 kW × 0.001 = 0.022 MW
Kilowatt to Megawatt conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kW | 0.0005 MW |
| 0.75 kW | 0.00075 MW |
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 1.5 kW | 0.0015 MW |
| 2.2 kW | 0.0022 MW |
| 3 kW | 0.003 MW |
| 3.5 kW | 0.0035 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 7.5 kW | 0.0075 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 11 kW | 0.011 MW |
| 15 kW | 0.015 MW |
| 22 kW | 0.022 MW |
| 37 kW | 0.037 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 75 kW | 0.075 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 150 kW | 0.15 MW |
| 250 kW | 0.25 MW |
Where it's used
Kilowatts are used for engine and motor power (1 kW ≈ 1.34 hp), while megawatts appear in wind turbines (2–15 MW). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilowatt to other power units
| Conversion | 1 kW equals |
|---|---|
| kilowatt to watt | 1000 W |
| kilowatt to milliwatt | 1000000 mW |
| kilowatt to megawatt | 0.001 MW |
| kilowatt to horsepower | 1.34102209 hp |
| kilowatt to metric horsepower | 1.359621617 PS |
| kilowatt to BTU per hour | 3412.141633 BTU/h |
| kilowatt to refrigeration ton | 0.2843451361 TR |
| kilowatt to kilocalorie per hour | 859.8452279 kcal/h |
| kilowatt to foot-pound per second | 737.5621493 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 0.001 MW.
How do I convert kilowatts to megawatts?
Multiply the value in kW by 0.001, or divide it by 1000. For example, 15 kW × 0.001 = 0.015 MW.
Is the kW to MW conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kW is exactly 0.001 MW.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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