Megawatts (MW) to Kilowatts (kW) Conversion
Megawatts
The megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to exactly 1,000,000 watts (1,000 kW), the standard scale for power plant output and large industrial consumers. A large wind turbine generates 2–15 MW; a typical nuclear reactor unit produces 1,000–1,600 MW (1–1.6 GW); a small hydroelectric dam might produce 10–100 MW. Data centres for large cloud providers can consume 100–500 MW of continuous power.
Kilowatts
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to exactly 1,000 watts and is the practical unit for household appliances, vehicle engines, and small industrial machinery. Electric kettles typically consume 2–3 kW; domestic air conditioners run at 1–5 kW; EV charging stations provide 7–22 kW for home use. Engine power in electric vehicles is specified in kilowatts globally, replacing the horsepower in official EU vehicle type approval documentation.
| Megawatts (MW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MW | 100.00 kW |
| 1 MW | 1,000.00 kW |
| 2 MW | 2,000.00 kW |
| 3 MW | 3,000.00 kW |
| 5 MW | 5,000.00 kW |
| 10 MW | 10,000.00 kW |
| 20 MW | 20,000.00 kW |
| 30 MW | 30,000.00 kW |
| 50 MW | 50,000.00 kW |
| 100 MW | 100,000.00 kW |
| 1000 MW | 1,000,000.00 kW |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many kilowatts are in 1 megawatts?
1 megawatts (MW) is exactly 1,000.00 kilowatts (kW).
How do I convert megawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,000.00 to get the result in kilowatts. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.