Megawatt [MW] to Kilowatt [kW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Megawatt (MW) = 1000 Kilowatt (kW)
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 0.001 Megawatt (MW)
How to Convert Megawatt to Kilowatt
1 MW = 1000 kW
1 kW = 0.001 MW
To convert Megawatt to Kilowatt, multiply the value by 1000. To convert Kilowatt back to Megawatt, divide by 1000.
Example: convert 10 MW to kW:
10 MW = 10 x 1000 = 10000 kW
Megawatt
Definition: A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million (10⁶) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The megawatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring very large amounts of power.
Current use: Megawatts are used to measure the power output of power plants, large industrial facilities, and the power consumption of cities. It is a convenient unit for expressing the scale of power generation and consumption on a large scale.
Kilowatt
Definition: A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to one thousand (10³) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The kilowatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring significant amounts of power.
Current use: Kilowatts are used to measure the power consumption of appliances, electric motors, and industrial equipment. It is also used to measure the power output of generators and engines.
Megawatt to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| Megawatt [MW] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100000 kW |
| 200 MW | 200000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500000 kW |
| 1000 MW | 1000000 kW |