Formula
kW to MW conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
MW = kW x 0.001
Worked example
2 kW = 0.002 MW.
Horsepower type is always identified because mechanical and metric horsepower differ by about 1.4 percent.
Power conversion
Convert Kilowatt to Megawatt
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 0.001 megawatt (MW). Enter any value below to convert from kW to MW.
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1 kW = 0.001 MW
All Power units
From 1 kW| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Watt W | 1,000 |
| Kilowatt kW | 1 |
| Megawatt MW | 0.001 |
| Milliwatt mW | 1,000,000 |
| Mechanical horsepower hp(I) | 1.3410220896 |
| Metric horsepower PS | 1.3596216173 |
| BTU (IT) per hour BTU/h | 3,412.1416331279 |
| Foot-pound per second ft·lb/s | 737.5621492773 |
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Kilowatt to Megawatt table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
From unit
About the kilowatt
One thousand watts.
Symbol: kW
To unit
About the megawatt
One million watts.
Symbol: MW
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Power units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kW to MW FAQ
How do you convert kilowatt to megawatt?
Use the formula MW = kW x 0.001. 1 kilowatt (kW) equals 0.001 megawatt (MW).
Is the kW to MW conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.