Megawatts to Kilowatts
1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts. To convert megawatts (MW) to kilowatts (kW), multiply by 1,000.
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How to convert megawatts to kilowatts
kW = MW × 1,000 Example: convert 8 megawatts to kilowatts.
8 MW × 1,000 = 8,000 kW
The same relationship in reverse: 1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts, so you can also divide by 0.001. Need the other direction? Use the kilowatts to megawatts converter.
You will typically need this conversion for power plants and solar farms.
Megawatts to Kilowatts conversion chart
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,000 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000 kW |
| 3 MW | 3,000 kW |
| 4 MW | 4,000 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000 kW |
| 6 MW | 6,000 kW |
| 7 MW | 7,000 kW |
| 8 MW | 8,000 kW |
| 9 MW | 9,000 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000 kW |
| 15 MW | 15,000 kW |
| 20 MW | 20,000 kW |
| 25 MW | 25,000 kW |
| 30 MW | 30,000 kW |
| 40 MW | 40,000 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000 kW |
| 75 MW | 75,000 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000 kW |
| 250 MW | 250,000 kW |
| 500 MW | 500,000 kW |
| 1,000 MW | 1,000,000 kW |
Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
1,000 kW. Used for power stations, wind turbines and data centers.
Kilowatt (kW)
1,000 W. Used for car engines in Europe, EV chargers and solar systems.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a megawatt?
1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 0.001 megawatts.
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply by 1,000. The formula is kW = MW × 1,000.
What is 8 MW in kW?
8 megawatts is 8,000 kilowatts (8 MW × 1,000 = 8,000 kW).