Convert kilowatts to megawatts
kW
1 kilowatt =
0.001 megawatts
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How to convert kilowatts to megawatts
To convert kilowatts to megawatts, divide a kilowatts value by 1000.
Formula MW = kW ÷ 1000
Example: Convert 10000 kilowatts to megawatts Calculations: 10000 kW ÷ 1000 = 10 MW
Kilowatt (kW)
The kilowatt is a unit of power, defined as 1000 watts. One kilowatt is approximately equal to 1.341 imperial horsepower.
Megawatt (MW)
The megawatt is a unit of power, defined as 1000000 watts. One megawatt is approximately equal to 1341.0221 imperial horsepower.
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