Megawatts to kW Converter
Convert megawatt to kilowatt instantly. 1 MW = 1000 kW, worked steps and a full reference table.
How to use it
- Type the value in megawatt — the result updates as you type.
- Use Swap to flip the direction, or change either dropdown to convert between any two units.
- Click the result to copy it. The URL updates too, so you can bookmark or share the exact conversion.
Examples
| 1 MW | 1000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100000 kW |
One megawatt equals 1000 kilowatts (kW). To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply by 1000; to go back the other way, multiply by 0.001 instead.
The converter above does it as you type and shows the working underneath, so you can check the arithmetic rather than take the number on trust.
What megawatts and kilowatts actually measure
Megawatt (MW) — A megawatt is a million watts. Wind turbines, data centres and small power stations.
Kilowatt (kW) — A kilowatt is a thousand watts. Heaters, EV chargers, motors and domestic electricity supply.
Megawatts to kW conversion table
The most common values, worked out in advance. Anything not listed can be typed straight into the converter.
| MW | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10000 kW |
| 25 MW | 25000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100000 kW |
How to convert megawatts to kilowatts by hand
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1000.
For example, 25 MW × 1000 = 25000 kW.
Going the other way, divide by 1000 — or multiply by 0.001, which is the same thing and easier to do in your head.
Everything runs in your browser
There is no server involved in the calculation. The numbers you type never leave your device, nothing is logged, and the page keeps working with no connection once it has loaded. That is not a marketing line — it is simply how the tool is built, because a calculation like this has no reason to touch a network.
Questions people ask
How many kW are in 1 MW?
1 MW equals exactly 1000 kW. Multiply any value in megawatt by 1000 to get kilowatt.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. The whole calculation happens in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.
Last updated 18 August 2026