Convert Kilowatts to Watts
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1000 watts (W).
1 kW = 1000 W
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilowatt to Watt
- 1 kW = 1000 W
- 1 W = 0.001 kW
- Example: convert 15 kW to W: 15 kW = 15 × 1000 W = 15000 W
Formula
W = kW × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kW = 10³ W
- 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 kg·m²·s⁻³
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilowatt definition: kilowatt; Watt definition: watt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3.5 kW converts to 3500 W.
3.5 kW × 1000 = 3500 W - A value of 22 kW is 22000 W.
22 kW × 1000 = 22000 W
Kilowatt to Watt conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kW | 500 W |
| 0.75 kW | 750 W |
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 1.5 kW | 1500 W |
| 2.2 kW | 2200 W |
| 3 kW | 3000 W |
| 3.5 kW | 3500 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 7.5 kW | 7500 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 11 kW | 11000 W |
| 15 kW | 15000 W |
| 22 kW | 22000 W |
| 37 kW | 37000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 75 kW | 75000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
| 150 kW | 150000 W |
| 250 kW | 250000 W |
Where it's used
Kilowatts are used for engine and motor power (1 kW ≈ 1.34 hp), while watts appear in electrical appliance ratings. Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilowatt to other power units
| Conversion | 1 kW equals |
|---|---|
| kilowatt to watt | 1000 W |
| kilowatt to milliwatt | 1000000 mW |
| kilowatt to megawatt | 0.001 MW |
| kilowatt to horsepower | 1.34102209 hp |
| kilowatt to metric horsepower | 1.359621617 PS |
| kilowatt to BTU per hour | 3412.141633 BTU/h |
| kilowatt to refrigeration ton | 0.2843451361 TR |
| kilowatt to kilocalorie per hour | 859.8452279 kcal/h |
| kilowatt to foot-pound per second | 737.5621493 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 1000 W.
How do I convert kilowatts to watts?
Multiply the value in kW by 1000. For example, 15 kW × 1000 = 15000 W.
Is the kW to W conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kW is exactly 1000 W.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4, coherent derived units with special names.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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