Kilowatts to Megawatts

1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts. To convert kilowatts (kW) to megawatts (MW), multiply by 0.001.

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How to convert kilowatts to megawatts

MW = kW × 0.001

Example: convert 8 kilowatts to megawatts.
8 kW × 0.001 = 0.008 MW

The same relationship in reverse: 1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts, so you can also divide by 1,000. Need the other direction? Use the megawatts to kilowatts converter.

You will typically need this conversion for power plants and solar farms.

Kilowatts to Megawatts conversion chart

Kilowatts (kW)Megawatts (MW)
1 kW0.001 MW
2 kW0.002 MW
3 kW0.003 MW
4 kW0.004 MW
5 kW0.005 MW
6 kW0.006 MW
7 kW0.007 MW
8 kW0.008 MW
9 kW0.009 MW
10 kW0.01 MW
15 kW0.015 MW
20 kW0.02 MW
25 kW0.025 MW
30 kW0.03 MW
40 kW0.04 MW
50 kW0.05 MW
75 kW0.075 MW
100 kW0.1 MW
250 kW0.25 MW
500 kW0.5 MW
1,000 kW1 MW

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Kilowatt (kW)

1,000 W. Used for car engines in Europe, EV chargers and solar systems.

Megawatt (MW)

1,000 kW. Used for power stations, wind turbines and data centers.

Frequently asked questions

How many megawatts are in a kilowatt?

1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts.

How do I convert kilowatts to megawatts?

To convert kilowatts to megawatts, multiply by 0.001. The formula is MW = kW × 0.001.

What is 8 kW in MW?

8 kilowatts is 0.008 megawatts (8 kW × 0.001 = 0.008 MW).

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