Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Megawatts (MW)
Enter a value below to convert Kilowatts (kW) to Megawatts (MW).
Conversion:
1 Kilowatts (kW) = 0.001 Megawatts (MW)
How to Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Megawatts (MW)
1 kw = 0.001 mw
1 mw = 1000 kw
Example: convert 15 Kilowatts (kW) to Megawatts (MW):
25 kw = 0.025 mw
Kilowatts (kW) to Megawatts (MW) Conversion Table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kw | 0.00001 mw |
| 0.1 kw | 0.0001 mw |
| 1 kw | 0.001 mw |
| 2 kw | 0.002 mw |
| 3 kw | 0.003 mw |
| 5 kw | 0.005 mw |
| 10 kw | 0.01 mw |
| 20 kw | 0.02 mw |
| 50 kw | 0.05 mw |
| 100 kw | 0.1 mw |
| 1000 kw | 1 mw |
Kilowatts (kW)
Definition
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express moderate to large power outputs.
History
The kilowatt became widely used with the expansion of electrical power distribution in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provided a practical scale for describing household and industrial electricity usage.
Current use
Kilowatts are the standard unit for rating household appliances, electric vehicle motors, solar panel systems, and small to medium generators. Home electricity consumption is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Megawatts (MW)
Definition
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts or 1,000 kilowatts. It is used to describe very large power outputs.
History
The megawatt became prominent in the 20th century with the construction of large-scale power plants. It provides a convenient scale for expressing the generation capacity of coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar facilities.
Current use
Megawatts are used to rate power plant capacity, large industrial equipment, wind turbines, and data center energy consumption. A typical modern wind turbine generates 2–5 MW.