Convert megawatts to kilowatts and kilowatts to megawatts instantly. Bidirectional power converter with formula and common values.
To convert megawatts to kilowatts, multiply by 1,000. This shifts one SI prefix step down.
| Megawatts | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2.5 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
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Multiply the megawatt value by 1,000. For example, 2.5 MW = 2,500 kW.
Kilowatts are more practical for building-level and equipment-level specifications, while megawatts describe plant-level or grid-level capacity.
An average US home has a peak demand of about 5-10 kW and uses roughly 1.2 kW on average throughout the day.