kilowatts to megawatts Converter
Convert kilowatts to megawatts instantly with a reference table.
| kilowatts | megawatts |
|---|
How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
Enter your value
Type the number of kilowatts you want to convert into the left box. The result in megawatts appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — megawatts to kilowatts. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About kilowatts and megawatts
kilowatts and megawatts are common power measurements.
1 MW = 1,000 kW. UK domestic wind turbine: 5-15 kW. UK commercial wind turbine: 2,000-15,000 kW = 2-15 MW. Solar farm output per acre: ~0.5-1 MW. A typical UK substation serves 200-400 homes at ~3.5 kW each = 700 kW - 1.4 MW.
| kilowatts | megawatts |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to megawatts?
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, multiply by 0.001. Or use the calculator above for instant results.
How many megawatts are in 1 kilowatts?
1 kilowatts equals 0.001 megawatts.
Is the kilowatts to megawatts converter free?
Yes, the kilowatts to megawatts converter is completely free with no sign-up required, no downloads, and it works offline once the page has loaded.