Kilowatt Hours to Megawatt Hours Converter

Kilowatt Hours to Megawatt Hours Converter

Megawatt Hours
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Joules
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1 MWh = 1000 kWh · 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J

How to convert kilowatt hours to megawatt hours

To convert kilowatt hours to megawatt hours, divide by 1000. There are exactly 1000 kilowatt hours in every megawatt hour. For example, 5000 kWh ÷ 1000 = 5 MWh. Going the other way, multiply megawatt hours by 1000 to get kilowatt hours.

To convert kilowatt hours to joules, multiply by 3,600,000. So 1 kWh × 3,600,000 = 3,600,000 J.

1 MWh = 1000 kWh = 3,600,000,000 J. kWh is used on household electricity bills. MWh is used for larger scale energy such as power stations and industrial usage.

kWh to MWh conversion table

Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Megawatt Hours (MWh) Common reference
100 kWh0.1 MWh3 days home use
250 kWh0.25 MWh1 week home use
500 kWh0.5 MWh2 weeks home use
1000 kWh1 MWh1 month home use
3000 kWh3 MWhaverage US home/month
10,000 kWh10 MWhaverage US home/year
100,000 kWh100 MWhsmall business/year
1,000,000 kWh1000 MWh (1 GWh)large industrial/year

Frequently asked questions

How many kWh are in 1 MWh?
There are exactly 1000 kilowatt hours in 1 megawatt hour. 1 MWh = 1000 kWh = 3,600,000,000 J.
How many MWh does a home use per year?
The average US home uses about 10,500 kWh = 10.5 MWh per year according to the US Energy Information Administration.
How many kWh is 5 MWh?
5 MWh = 5000 kWh. Calculation: 5 × 1000 = 5000 kWh.
What is the difference between kWh and MWh?
kWh (kilowatt hour) is used for household electricity bills. MWh (megawatt hour) is used for larger scale energy such as power stations, solar farms, and industrial facilities. 1 MWh = 1000 kWh.
How many MWh is 10000 kWh?
10,000 kWh = 10 MWh. This is approximately the annual electricity usage of a typical US home.