Online calculator to convert volts to kilovolts (V to kV) 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 volts and kilovolts.
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.
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.
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 volts to kilovolts is:
kilovolts = volts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from volts to kilovolts (V to kV).
Volt to Kilovolt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 500 volts to kilovolts (show work) Formula: volts ÷ 1,000 = kilovolts Calculations: 500 volts ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 kilovolts Result: 500 volts is equal to 0.5 kilovolts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from volts to kilovolts.
Volts to Kilovolts Conversion Chart
| volts (V) | kilovolts (kV) |
|---|---|
| 1 V | 0.001 kV |
| 2 V | 0.002 kV |
| 3 V | 0.003 kV |
| 4 V | 0.004 kV |
| 5 V | 0.005 kV |
| 6 V | 0.006 kV |
| 7 V | 0.007 kV |
| 8 V | 0.008 kV |
| 9 V | 0.009 kV |
| 10 V | 0.01 kV |
| 20 V | 0.02 kV |
| 30 V | 0.03 kV |
| 40 V | 0.04 kV |
| 50 V | 0.05 kV |
| 75 V | 0.075 kV |
| 100 V | 0.1 kV |
| 250 V | 0.25 kV |
| 500 V | 0.5 kV |
| 750 V | 0.75 kV |
| 1,000 V | 1 kV |
| 2,500 V | 2.5 kV |
| 5,000 V | 5 kV |
| 7,500 V | 7.5 kV |
| 10,000 V | 10 kV |
| 25,000 V | 25 kV |
| 50,000 V | 50 kV |
| 75,000 V | 75 kV |
| 100,000 V | 100 kV |
| 250,000 V | 250 kV |
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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