Megawatts to Kilowatts Converter
Convert megawatts to kilowatts — multiply by a thousand. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One megawatt is 1,000 kilowatts — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the megawatts to kilowatts converter works
Power converts through the watt. Mechanical horsepower is 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.6999 W; metric horsepower (PS, used in European car specs) is 735.4988 W. Air-conditioner capacities are quoted in kW, BTU/h (1 W = 3.412 BTU/h) or tons of refrigeration (3.517 kW).
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common power conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 MW | 1 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 0.01 MW | 10 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 0.1 MW | 100 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW | megawatt to kilowatts |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
| 2,000 MW | 2,000,000 kW | megawatts to kilowatts |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in watts |
|---|---|---|
| watt | W | 1 watt |
| kilowatt | kW | 1,000 watt |
| megawatt | MW | 1,000,000 watt |
| horsepower (mechanical) | hp | 745.6998715823 watt |
| metric horsepower (PS) | PS | 735.49875 watt |
| BTU per hour | BTU/h | 0.29307107 watt |
| ton of refrigeration | TR | 3,516.8528421 watt |
FAQFrequently asked questions about power conversion
How many kilowatts in a megawatt?
Exactly 1,000.
What is 1 MW?
Enough to supply roughly 400 to 900 homes on average, depending on the country.
How big is a wind turbine?
Modern onshore turbines are 3 to 6 MW; offshore ones reach 15 MW.
What is a gigawatt?
A thousand megawatts. A large power station is 1 to 3 GW.
What is 100 MW in kW?
100,000 kW.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.