Online calculator to convert watts to kilowatts (W to kW) 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 watts and kilowatts.
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.
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.
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 watts to kilowatts is:
kilowatts = watts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from watts to kilowatts (W to kW).
Watt to Kilowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 watts to kilowatts (show work) Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 = kilowatts Calculations: 45,000 watts ÷ 1,000 = 45 kilowatts Result: 45,000 watts is equal to 45 kilowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from watts to kilowatts.
Watts to Kilowatts Conversion Chart
| watts (W) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.001 kW |
| 2 W | 0.002 kW |
| 3 W | 0.003 kW |
| 4 W | 0.004 kW |
| 5 W | 0.005 kW |
| 6 W | 0.006 kW |
| 7 W | 0.007 kW |
| 8 W | 0.008 kW |
| 9 W | 0.009 kW |
| 10 W | 0.01 kW |
| 20 W | 0.02 kW |
| 30 W | 0.03 kW |
| 40 W | 0.04 kW |
| 50 W | 0.05 kW |
| 75 W | 0.075 kW |
| 100 W | 0.1 kW |
| 250 W | 0.25 kW |
| 500 W | 0.5 kW |
| 750 W | 0.75 kW |
| 1,000 W | 1 kW |
| 2,500 W | 2.5 kW |
| 5,000 W | 5 kW |
| 7,500 W | 7.5 kW |
| 10,000 W | 10 kW |
| 25,000 W | 25 kW |
| 50,000 W | 50 kW |
| 75,000 W | 75 kW |
| 100,000 W | 100 kW |
| 250,000 W | 250 kW |
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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