Megawatts to Kilowatts Conversion Calculator

Megawatts to Kilowatts Calculator

Enter power in megawatts:

Result in kilowatts: kW

A MW to kW calculator converts power measurements between megawatts (MW) and kilowatts (kW), essential for:
✅ Energy production monitoring
✅ Industrial power management
✅ Renewable energy projects
✅ Electrical grid operations

Key Definitions

• Megawatt (MW) = 1,000 kilowatts (10³ kW)
• Kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 watts (base unit for most power applications)

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Conversion Formulas

1. MW to Kilowatts

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

Example:

• Convert 3.2 MW to kW:

$$3.2\times 1,000=3,200\text{ kW}$$

2. kW to MW

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

Example:

• Convert 45,000 kW to MW:

$$45,000÷1,000=45\text{ MW}$$

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Conversion Table (MW ⇆ kW)

Megawatts (MW)	Kilowatts (kW)
0.001 MW	1 kW
0.01 MW	10 kW
0.1 MW	100 kW
1 MW	1,000 kW
2 MW	2,000 kW
5 MW	5,000 kW
10 MW	10,000 kW
50 MW	50,000 kW
100 MW	100,000 kW

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How to Use the Calculator

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

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

Example Calculations:

• 1.5 MW to kW:

$$1.5\times 1,000=1,500\text{ kW}$$

• 7,500 kW to MW:

$$7,500÷1,000=7.5\text{ MW}$$

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Practical Applications

• Wind Turbines: Average 3 MW turbine = 3,000 kW
• Solar Farms: 50 MW installation = 50,000 kW
• Industrial Plants: 10 MW facility = 10,000 kW
• Data Centers: 5 MW center = 5,000 kW

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Power Unit Hierarchy

Unit	Kilowatts Equivalent	Megawatts Equivalent
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 kW are in 1 MW?

✅ 1 MW = 1,000 kW

2. When should I use MW vs kW?

🔹 MW for large-scale power (plants, cities)
🔹 kW for medium-scale (factories, buildings)

3. Is 25,000 kW equal to 25 MW?

✅ Yes – 25,000 kW = 25 MW

4. How to convert 0.75 MW to kW?

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

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

🔹 MW measures power, MWh measures energy (power × time)