Kilowatt [kW] to Megawatt [MW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 0.001 Megawatt (MW)
1 Megawatt (MW) = 1000 Kilowatt (kW)
How to Convert Kilowatt to Megawatt
1 kW = 0.001 MW
1 MW = 1000 kW
To convert Kilowatt to Megawatt, divide the value by 1000 (equivalently, multiply by 0.001). To convert Megawatt back to Kilowatt, multiply by 1000.
Example: convert 10 kW to MW:
10 kW = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 MW
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
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 to Megawatt Conversion Table
| Kilowatt [kW] | Megawatt [MW] |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.001 MW |
| 2 kW | 0.002 MW |
| 5 kW | 0.005 MW |
| 10 kW | 0.01 MW |
| 20 kW | 0.02 MW |
| 50 kW | 0.05 MW |
| 100 kW | 0.1 MW |
| 200 kW | 0.2 MW |
| 500 kW | 0.5 MW |
| 1000 kW | 1 MW |