Kilowatt-hours (kWh)	Megawatt-hours (MWh)
1 kWh	0.001 MWh
2 kWh	0.002 MWh
5 kWh	0.005 MWh
10 kWh	0.01 MWh
25 kWh	0.025 MWh
50 kWh	0.05 MWh
100 kWh	0.1 MWh
250 kWh	0.25 MWh
500 kWh	0.5 MWh
1000 kWh	1 MWh

Convert Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours

Convert kilowatt-hours to megawatt-hours (kWh to MWh) with our instant calculator. 1 kWh = 0.001 MWh. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours (kWh to MWh)

1 Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is equal to 0.001 Megawatt-hours (MWh). Divide the kilowatt-hour value by 1000

Quick Answer 1 kWh = 0.001 MWh

Formula MWh = kWh / 1000

Inverse Factor 1 MWh = 1000 kWh

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of energy is the joule (J). 1 food calorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small gram-calories, or exactly 4,184 joules.

About Kilowatt-hours (kWh): Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of energy measurement. Relative to the energy base unit, 1 kWh equals 3600000 Joules (J).

About Megawatt-hours (MWh): Megawatt-hour (MWh) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is widely used in commercial battery & grid storage (1,000 kwh). Relative to the energy base unit, 1 MWh equals 3600000000 Joules (J).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Megawatt-hours to Kilowatt-hours (MWh to kWh) calculator (1 MWh = 1000 kWh).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (kWh to MWh)

Convert 5 Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours: Applying the formula (MWh = kWh / 1000): starting with 5 kWh, divide the kilowatt-hour value by 1000 to get 0.005 MWh.
Convert 10 Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours: Applying the formula (MWh = kWh / 1000): starting with 10 kWh, divide the kilowatt-hour value by 1000 to get 0.01 MWh.
Convert 50 Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours: Applying the formula (MWh = kWh / 1000): starting with 50 kWh, divide the kilowatt-hour value by 1000 to get 0.05 MWh.

Popular Energy Conversions

Joule ⇄ Calorie (Gram/Small)

1 thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules.

Kilowatt-hour ⇄ Joule

1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals exactly 3,600,000 joules (3.6 MJ).

Kilocalorie (Food Calorie) ⇄ Kilojoule

1 food calorie (kcal) equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules (kJ).

British Thermal Unit ⇄ Joule

1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) equals approximately 1,055.06 joules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting kilowatt-hours to megawatt-hours.

How many megawatt-hours are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

There are 0.001 megawatt-hours (MWh) in 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh). Conversely, 1 megawatt-hour equals 1000 kilowatt-hours.

How do you convert kilowatt-hours to megawatt-hours?

To convert kilowatt-hours (kWh) to megawatt-hours (MWh), use the formula: MWh = kWh / 1000. Divide the kilowatt-hour value by 1000. For example, 10 kWh equals 0.01 MWh.

How do I convert back from megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours?

To convert in the reverse direction from megawatt-hours (MWh) to kilowatt-hours (kWh), use the inverse formula: kWh = MWh × 1000. Multiply the megawatt-hour value by 1000 (1 MWh = 1000 kWh).

What is the difference between kilowatt-hour (kWh) and megawatt-hour (MWh)?

Both kilowatt-hour and megawatt-hour measure energy. Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of energy measurement. Relative to the energy base unit, 1 kWh equals 3600000 Joules (J). Megawatt-hour (MWh) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is widely used in commercial battery & grid storage (1,000 kwh). Relative to the energy base unit, 1 MWh equals 3600000000 Joules (J).

What is the difference between a calorie and a kilocalorie (kcal)?

A small calorie (cal) heats 1 gram of water by 1°C. A dietary calorie (food calorie / Calorie / kcal) equals 1,000 small calories or 4.184 kJ.