Kilowatts to Megawatts Conversion Calculator

Kilowatts to Megawatts Calculator

Enter power in kilowatts:

Result in megawatts: MW

A kW to MW calculator converts power measurements between kilowatts (kW) and megawatts (MW). This conversion is essential for:
✅ Power plants (capacity planning)
✅ Renewable energy (solar/wind farm output)
✅ Industrial machinery (high-power equipment)
✅ Grid management (electricity distribution)

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Conversion Formulas

1. kW to MW

$$P(MW)=\frac{P(kW)}{1,000}$$

Example:

• Convert 45,000 kW to MW:

  $$45,000÷1,000=45\text{ MW}$$

2. MW to kW

$$P(kW)=P(MW)\times 1,000$$

Example:

• Convert 2.5 MW to kW:

  $$2.5\times 1,000=2,500\text{ kW}$$

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Conversion Table (kW ⇆ MW)

Kilowatts (kW)	Megawatts (MW)
1,000 kW	1 MW
5,000 kW	5 MW
10,000 kW	10 MW
50,000 kW	50 MW
100,000 kW	100 MW
500,000 kW	500 MW
1,000,000 kW	1,000 MW (1 GW)

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How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter kW → Get MW (Divide by 1,000).

2. Enter MW → Get kW (Multiply by 1,000).

Example Calculations:

• 7,200 kW to MW:

  $$7,200÷1,000=7.2\text{ MW}$$

• 0.75 MW to kW:

  $$0.75\times 1,000=750\text{ kW}$$

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Practical Applications

• Power Plants: A 500 MW coal plant = 500,000 kW

• Wind Turbines: A 3 MW turbine = 3,000 kW

• Data Centers: A 10 MW facility = 10,000 kW

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Power Unit Scale

Unit	Kilowatts (kW)	Megawatts (MW)
1 kW	1 kW	0.001 MW
1 MW	1,000 kW	1 MW
1 GW	1,000,000 kW	1,000 MW

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FAQ

1. How many MW is 1,000 kW?

✅ 1,000 kW = 1 MW

2. Why convert kW to MW?

🔹 Simplifies large numbers (e.g., "500 MW" vs. "500,000 kW").

3. Is MW bigger than kW?

✅ Yes – 1 MW = 1,000 kW.

4. How to convert 250,000 kW to MW?

$$250,000÷1,000=250\text{ MW}$$

5. What’s the difference between MW and MWh?

🔹 MW = Power (instantaneous), MWh = Energy (power over time).