Convert Megawatt-hour to Kilowatt-hour
Input the number of megawatt-hours you want to convert to kilowatt-hours.
How to Convert Megawatt-hours to Kilowatt-hours
The megawatt-hour and kilowatt-hour are both units of energy. By definition, 1 megawatt-hour equals exactly 1000 kilowatt-hours. This means to convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours, you multiply by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 MWh to kilowatt-hours:
We need to convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours
Since 1 MWh = 1000 kWh, multiply by 1000
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 MWh = 5000 kWh
Megawatt-hour to Kilowatt-hour Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common megawatt-hour to kilowatt-hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Megawatt-hours (MWh) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MWh | 100 kWh |
| 0.5 MWh | 500 kWh |
| 1 MWh | 1000 kWh |
| 2 MWh | 2000 kWh |
| 5 MWh | 5000 kWh |
| 10 MWh | 10000 kWh |
| 25 MWh | 25000 kWh |
| 50 MWh | 50000 kWh |
| 100 MWh | 100000 kWh |
About These Units
Megawatt-hour (MWh)
A megawatt-hour (MWh) equals 1,000 kilowatt-hours or 3.6 gigajoules. MWh measures power plant output, large industrial energy use, and utility-scale batteries. An average US home uses about 10.5 MWh annually. Wind turbines produce 2-4 MWh per hour.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard unit for electricity billing, equal to 1,000 watt-hours or 3.6 megajoules. Average US home uses 900 kWh monthly. Running a 100W bulb for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Electricity costs $0.10-0.30 per kWh typically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours?
To convert megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 MWh = 10000 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 megawatt-hour?
1 megawatt-hour equals 1000 kilowatt-hours.
What is the formula for megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours?
The formula is: kWh = MWh × 1000.