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kilowatts to megawatts Converter
Convert kilowatts to megawatts instantly with a reference table.
Quick answer: To convert kilowatts to megawatts, multiply by 0.001. For example, 1 kilowatts = 0.001 megawatts. Use the calculator below for any value.
kilowatts to megawatts
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Common conversions
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Formula:
How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
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Enter your value
Type the number of kilowatts you want to convert into the left box. The result in megawatts appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
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Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — megawatts to kilowatts. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
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About kilowatts and megawatts
kilowatts and megawatts are common power measurements.
💡 Did you know?
1 MW = 1,000 kW. UK domestic wind turbine: 5-15 kW. UK commercial wind turbine: 2,000-15,000 kW = 2-15 MW. Solar farm output per acre: ~0.5-1 MW. A typical UK substation serves 200-400 homes at ~3.5 kW each = 700 kW - 1.4 MW.
📊 Common conversions at a glance
| kilowatts | megawatts |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Reviewed for 2026. kilowatts ↔ megawatts conversion factor verified against published reference data. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.