Kilowatts to watts (kW to W)
Convert kilowatts to watts. For power, 1 kW equals 1000 W.
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kW to W conversion table
| Kilowatts | Watts |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 2 kW | 2000 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 25 kW | 25000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
| 1000 kW | 1000000 W |
Formula
W = kW × 1000
Worked example
25 kW × 1000 = 25000 W
Popular conversion examples
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- 1 kW to W = 1000 W
- 5 kW to W = 5000 W
- 100 kW to W = 100000 W
- 1.58 kW to W = 1580 W
- 1 W to kW = 0.001 kW
- 1200 W to kW = 1.2 kW
About kilowatts and watts
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, heaters and solar systems.
Watt (W)
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second. It is used for appliances, lighting and electronics.
Both are units of power; the base unit used internally is W.
Notes
- Horsepower here is mechanical (imperial) horsepower: 550 ft·lbf/s ≈ 745.6999 W. Metric horsepower (≈ 735.5 W) is not included.
- BTU/h is the International Table BTU per hour (≈ 0.29307 W). It is a rate of energy transfer, as used for heating and cooling capacity.
kW to W FAQs
How do I convert kilowatts to watts?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1000 to get watts. For example, 25 kW × 1000 = 25000 W.
How many watts are in one kilowatt?
1 kW = 1000 W and 1 W = 0.001 kW. To go the other way, use the watts to kilowatts converter.
How many watts are in 95 kilowatts?
95 kW = 95000 W, rounded to 6 significant digits. Change the value in the converter above for any other amount.
How many watts are in 1.5 kilowatts?
1.5 kW = 1500 W, rounded to 6 significant digits.
What is the difference between kilowatts and watts?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, heaters and solar systems. The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second. It is used for appliances, lighting and electronics.
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