Thermal Resistance
K/kWtoK/MW
Convert kelvins per kilowatt (K/kW) to kelvins per megawatt (K/MW).
Factor1 K/kW = 1000 K/MW
Converter
K/kW
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
K/MW
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
K/MW = K/kW × 1000
Multiply any value in kelvins per kilowatt by 1000 to obtain the value in kelvins per megawatt.
Worked example
Convert 1 K/kW to K/MW.
- 01Start with 1 K/kW.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 K/MW.
Result1 K/kW = 1000 K/MW
Conversion table
| K/kW | K/MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from K/kW to K/MW?
1 K/kW equals 1000 K/MW. To convert, multiply the value in kelvins per kilowatt by 1000.
How do I convert 1 K/kW to K/MW?
1 K/kW = 1000 K/MW. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert K/MW back to K/kW?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 K/MW = 0.001 K/kW.
When would I need to convert kelvin per kilowatt to kelvin per megawatt?
Thermal-resistance conversions between K/kW and K/MW appear in electronics cooling (heat-sink and TIM datasheets), transformer, motor and generator thermal-rise calculations, lumped-element R-C thermal-network modelling, and transient heat-transfer analysis. K/W and °C/W are the SI standard; mK/W and µK/W cover sub-SI heat-sink and TIM datasheet ladders; K/kW and K/MW cover large-equipment and power-plant notation; °F·h/BTU and °F·s/BTU are the US convention. This category is lumped thermal resistance only — it does NOT include area-normalized R-value (m²·K/W), thermal-conductivity inverse with geometry, or U-value calculations, all of which are different physical quantities.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).