MWh to kWh Converter
Type a value in megawatt-hours to see it in kilowatt-hours as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 megawatt-hour = 1,000 kilowatt-hours
- 10.5 × 1,000 = 10,500 kWh
| MWh | kWh |
|---|---|
| 0.001 MWh | 1 kWh |
| 0.01 MWh | 10 kWh |
| 0.1 MWh | 100 kWh |
| 0.5 MWh | 500 kWh |
| 1 MWh | 1,000 kWh |
| 1.5 MWh | 1,500 kWh |
| 2 MWh | 2,000 kWh |
| 2.5 MWh | 2,500 kWh |
| 5 MWh | 5,000 kWh |
| 10 MWh | 10,000 kWh |
| 12 MWh | 12,000 kWh |
| 20 MWh | 20,000 kWh |
| 50 MWh | 50,000 kWh |
| 100 MWh | 100,000 kWh |
| 500 MWh | 500,000 kWh |
| 1,000 MWh | 1,000,000 kWh |
| kWh | MWh |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 0.001 MWh |
| 10 kWh | 0.01 MWh |
| 100 kWh | 0.1 MWh |
| 500 kWh | 0.5 MWh |
| 1,000 kWh | 1 MWh |
| 2,500 kWh | 2.5 MWh |
| 5,000 kWh | 5 MWh |
| 10,000 kWh | 10 MWh |
| 50,000 kWh | 50 MWh |
| 100,000 kWh | 100 MWh |
| 1,000,000 kWh | 1,000 MWh |
How to convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours
1 megawatt-hour = 1,000 kilowatt-hours. To convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours, multiply by 1,000. A megawatt-hour is 1,000 kilowatt-hours, exactly 3.6 billion joules. A kilowatt-hour is the energy of 1 kW running for one hour, exactly 3.6 million joules.
Worked examples
- 1 megawatt-hour = 1,000 kWh (1 × 1,000)
- 10.5 megawatt-hours = 10,500 kWh (10.5 × 1,000)
- 250 megawatt-hours = 250,000 kWh (250 × 1,000)
Where this conversion comes up
Megawatt-hours are used for power plant output, utility-scale batteries and industrial electricity use; kilowatt-hours for electricity bills, home batteries and EV charging. Utilities, solar farms and energy contracts quote megawatt-hours, while your bill is in kilowatt-hours. 1 MWh is exactly 1,000 kWh, a little over a month of electricity for an average US home (roughly 10,000 to 11,000 kWh a year per the EIA). Do not mix up MWh (energy) with MW (power): a 1 MW solar plant running at full output for one hour makes 1 MWh.
Quick estimate
Multiply by 1,000, or move the decimal point three places right: 2.5 MWh = 2,500 kWh.
Common mistakes
- Dividing instead of multiplying. A kilowatt-hour is smaller than a megawatt-hour, so the number of kilowatt-hours must come out larger: 1 megawatt-hour = 1,000 kWh.
Going the other way? Use the kwh to mwh converter. Related energy converters: kj to calories, kcal to kj, kj to kcal, kj to j, j to kj, kcal to cal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the megawatt-hours by 1,000. For example, 10.5 megawatt-hours is 10,500 kilowatt-hours.
How many kilowatt-hours are in one megawatt-hour?
One megawatt-hour is 1,000 kilowatt-hours. A megawatt-hour is 1,000 kilowatt-hours, exactly 3.6 billion joules.
What is 250 megawatt-hours in kilowatt-hours?
250 megawatt-hours is 250,000 kilowatt-hours.
Is there a quick way to estimate megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply by 1,000, or move the decimal point three places right: 2.5 MWh = 2,500 kWh.