Convert kilowatt to megawatt


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How many kW in 1 MW? The answer is 1000. We assume you are converting between kilowatt and megawatt. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kW or MW The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 0.001 kW, or 1.0E-6 MW. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilowatts and megawatts. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of kW to MW

1 kW to MW = 0.001 MW

10 kW to MW = 0.01 MW

50 kW to MW = 0.05 MW

100 kW to MW = 0.1 MW

200 kW to MW = 0.2 MW

500 kW to MW = 0.5 MW

1000 kW to MW = 1 MW


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Definition: Kilowatt

The SI prefix "kilo" represents a factor of 103, or in exponential notation, 1E3.

So 1 kilowatt = 103 watts.

The definition of a watt is as follows:

The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit for power. It is equivalent to one joule per second (1 J/s), or in electrical units, one volt ampere (1 V·A).


Definition: Megawatt

The megawatt (symbol: MW) is a unit for measuring power corresponding to one million (10^6) watts.


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