Online calculator to convert kilowatts to watts (kW to W) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilowatts and watts.
What is a kilowatt (kW)?
A kilowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilowatt is kW. There are 0.001 kilowatts in a watt.
What is a watt (W)?
A watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for watt is W. There are 1,000 watts in a kilowatt.
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 kilowatts to watts is:
watts = kilowatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilowatts to watts (kW to W).
Kilowatt to Watt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 kilowatts to watts (show work) Formula: kilowatts x 1,000 = watts Calculations: 18 kilowatts x 1,000 = 18,000 watts Result: 18 kilowatts is equal to 18,000 watts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to watts.
Kilowatts to Watts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1,000 W |
| 2 kW | 2,000 W |
| 3 kW | 3,000 W |
| 4 kW | 4,000 W |
| 5 kW | 5,000 W |
| 6 kW | 6,000 W |
| 7 kW | 7,000 W |
| 8 kW | 8,000 W |
| 9 kW | 9,000 W |
| 10 kW | 10,000 W |
| 20 kW | 20,000 W |
| 30 kW | 30,000 W |
| 40 kW | 40,000 W |
| 50 kW | 50,000 W |
| 75 kW | 75,000 W |
| 100 kW | 100,000 W |
| 250 kW | 250,000 W |
| 500 kW | 500,000 W |
| 750 kW | 750,000 W |
| 1,000 kW | 1,000,000 W |
| 2,500 kW | 2,500,000 W |
| 5,000 kW | 5,000,000 W |
| 7,500 kW | 7,500,000 W |
| 10,000 kW | 10,000,000 W |
| 25,000 kW | 25,000,000 W |
| 50,000 kW | 50,000,000 W |
| 75,000 kW | 75,000,000 W |
| 100,000 kW | 100,000,000 W |
| 250,000 kW | 250,000,000 W |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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