Kilowatt to Megawatt
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kilowatt to megawatt Conversion Table
| kilowatt (kW) | megawatt (MW) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | → | 0.00001 MW |
| 0.1 kW | → | 0.0001 MW |
| 1.0 kW | → | 0.001 MW |
| 2.0 kW | → | 0.002 MW |
| 3.0 kW | → | 0.003 MW |
| 5.0 kW | → | 0.005 MW |
| 10.0 kW | → | 0.01 MW |
| 20.0 kW | → | 0.02 MW |
| 30.0 kW | → | 0.03 MW |
| 50.0 kW | → | 0.05 MW |
| 100.0 kW | → | 0.1 MW |
| 1000.0 kW | → | 1.0 MW |
Example Conversion
To convert from kilowatt to megawatt, multiply by 0.001.
For example: 22 kilowatt = 22 × 0.001 = 0.022 megawatt
Unit History
About kilowatt
The kilowatt bundles 1,000 watts into a convenient scale for appliances, motors, and photovoltaic arrays. It has become the default rating unit for household electricity use.
About megawatt
Megawatts extend power measurement into utility-scale generation and industrial processes, covering everything from wind turbines to data centers.