Convert Megawatt to Kilowatt

One MW equals 1,000 kW. This converter allows you to easily convert between Megawatt and Kilowatt in real time.

Formula

MW × 1,000 = kW

Example: 1 MW = 1,000 kW

What is Megawatt?

The megawatt equals one million watts and is used to describe the output of power plants and large-scale energy systems. A single wind turbine typically generates 2 to 5 MW, large solar farms produce tens to hundreds of MW, and a nuclear reactor generates about 1,000 MW (1 GW). Large commercial buildings may have peak electrical demands in the single-digit megawatt range.

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts and is widely used for home and industrial electrical equipment. Air conditioners are rated at 2.2 to 7.1 kW, induction cooktops at 2 to 3 kW, and EV chargers at 3 to 6 kW for Level 2 or 50 to 150 kW for DC fast charging. Residential solar panel systems are also described in kilowatts, such as a 4 kW system.