kW to MW Converter
Quick answer: To convert kW to MW, multiply by 0.001. For example, 10 kW is 0.01 MW. One kilowatt equals 0.001 MW.
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kW to MW formula and what each symbol means
MW = kW × 0.001
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kW | Kilowatt |
| MW | Megawatt |
kW to MW examples
1 kW
1 kW × 0.001 = 0.001 MW.
10 kW
10 kW × 0.001 = 0.01 MW.
100 kW
100 kW × 0.001 = 0.1 MW.
kW compared with MW
One MW is 1,000 times as large as one kW, so your number gets smaller when you convert kW to MW and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About kW and MW
Kilowatt (kW): 1,000 watts. Megawatt (MW): One million watts.
Where kW to MW conversions are used
Engines and motors are rated in kilowatts or horsepower, depending on the market. Appliances and chargers list their draw in watts, while air conditioners may quote BTU per hour.
How to calculate kW to MW step by step
- Enter the value in kW (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.001, because 1 kW = 0.001 MW.
- The product is the value in MW. To go back, divide by 0.001 or multiply by 1,000.
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How to read your kW to MW result
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W while metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 735.49875 W, so check which one a car or motor spec uses.
| KW | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
MW to kW: quick table
| MW | KW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating kW to MW
- Assuming all horsepower figures are the same: mechanical hp is about 1.4% larger than metric PS.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from kW to MW multiply by 0.001; from MW to kW divide by 0.001.
kW to MW FAQ
How many MW are in 1 kW?
1 kW equals 0.001 MW.
How many kW are in 1 MW?
1 MW equals 1,000 kW.
Is 1 kW = 0.001 MW an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.001). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
One million watts.
How can I estimate kW to MW in my head?
One MW is 1,000 times as large as one kW, so your number gets smaller when you convert kW to MW and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
What is 0.5 kW in MW?
0.5 kW = 0.0005 MW (since 0.5 × 0.001).
What is 25 kW in MW?
25 kW = 0.025 MW (since 25 × 0.001).
What is 80 kW in MW?
80 kW = 0.08 MW (since 80 × 0.001).
How many decimals should I keep when converting kW to MW?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.01 MW rounds to 0.01 MW at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors