Convert kilovolts to volts

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Conversion Definitions

The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilovolts and volts.

What is a kilovolt (kV)?

A kilovolt is a unit of electric potential and electromotive force in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilovolt is kV. There are 0.001 kilovolts in a volt.

What is a volt (V)?

A volt is a unit of electric potential and electromotive force in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for volt is V. There are 1,000 volts in a kilovolt.

Conversion Formula

Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.

The formula to convert from kilovolts to volts is:

volts = kilovolts x 1,000

Conversion Example

Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilovolts to volts (kV to V).

Kilovolt to Volt Conversion Example

Task: Convert 9 kilovolts to volts (show work)

Formula:
kilovolts x 1,000 = volts

Calculations:
9 kilovolts x 1,000 = 9,000 volts

Result:
9 kilovolts is equal to 9,000 volts

Conversion Table

For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilovolts to volts.

Kilovolts to Volts Conversion Chart

kilovolts (kV)	volts (V)
1 kV	1,000 V
2 kV	2,000 V
3 kV	3,000 V
4 kV	4,000 V
5 kV	5,000 V
6 kV	6,000 V
7 kV	7,000 V
8 kV	8,000 V
9 kV	9,000 V
10 kV	10,000 V
20 kV	20,000 V
30 kV	30,000 V
40 kV	40,000 V
50 kV	50,000 V
75 kV	75,000 V
100 kV	100,000 V
250 kV	250,000 V
500 kV	500,000 V
750 kV	750,000 V
1,000 kV	1,000,000 V
2,500 kV	2,500,000 V
5,000 kV	5,000,000 V
7,500 kV	7,500,000 V
10,000 kV	10,000,000 V
25,000 kV	25,000,000 V
50,000 kV	50,000,000 V
75,000 kV	75,000,000 V
100,000 kV	100,000,000 V
250,000 kV	250,000,000 V

Related Units

The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.

Electric Current Units

Unit	Symbol	Measurement System	Description
milliamperes ("milliamps")	mA	International System of Units (SI)	1 A = 1,000 mA
amperes ("amps")	A	International System of Units (SI)	base unit for electric current

Electric Potential Units

Unit	Symbol	Measurement System	Description
nanovolts	nV	International System of Units (SI)	1 V = 1,000,000,000 nV
millivolts	mV	International System of Units (SI)	1 V = 1,000 mV
volts	V	International System of Units (SI)	base unit for electric potential
kilovolts	kV	International System of Units (SI)	1,000 V = 1 kV

Power Units

Unit	Symbol	Measurement System	Description
nanowatts	nW	International System of Units (SI)	1 W = 1,000,000,000 nW
microwatts	μW	International System of Units (SI)	1 W = 1,000,000 μW
milliwatts	mW	International System of Units (SI)	1 W = 1,000 mW
watts	W	International System of Units (SI)	base unit for power
decawatts	daW	International System of Units (SI)	1 daW = 10 W
hectowatts	hW	International System of Units (SI)	1 hW = 100 W
kilowatts	kW	International System of Units (SI)	1 kW = 1,000 W
megawatts	MW	International System of Units (SI)	1 MW = 1,000,000 W
gigawatts	GW	International System of Units (SI)	1 GW = 1,000,000,000 W
terawatts	TW	International System of Units (SI)	1 TW = 1,000,000,000,000 W

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