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Convert Kilowatt to Megawatt (kW to MW)

kW to MW Conversion Table

kW [kW] MW [MW]
0.01 0.00001
0.1 0.0001
1 0.001
10 0.01
50 0.05
100 0.1
500 0.5
1,000 1
5,000 5
10,000 10

Kilowatt (kW) - Definition

Kilowatt (kW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 kW = 1,000 W.

Kilowatt (kW) - History/origin

The prefix "kW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.

Kilowatt (kW) - Current use

It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.

Megawatt (MW) - Definition

Megawatt (MW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 MW = 1,000,000 W.

Megawatt (MW) - History/origin

The prefix "MW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.

Megawatt (MW) - Current use

It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.

How to Convert Kilowatt to Megawatt

1 Kilowatt (kW) = 0.001 Megawatt (MW)

1 Megawatt (MW) = 1,000 Kilowatt (kW)

Example: Convert 15 Kilowatt (kW) to Megawatt (MW):

15 kW = 0.015 MW