Convert kW to watts
Kilowatts to watts. Enter a value to convert, or use the kW to watts chart further down the page.
1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. Going the other way, 1 watt = 0.001 kilowatts.
How to convert kW to watts
To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply the kilowatt value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
W = kW × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 kW to watts:
15 kW = 15,000 W
kW to watts conversion chart
Use this kW to watts table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilowatts (kW) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 10 W |
| 0.1 kW | 100 W |
| 1 kW | 1,000 W |
| 2 kW | 2,000 W |
| 3 kW | 3,000 W |
| 5 kW | 5,000 W |
| 10 kW | 10,000 W |
| 20 kW | 20,000 W |
| 50 kW | 50,000 W |
| 100 kW | 100,000 W |
| 1,000 kW | 1,000,000 W |
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
What is a watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a kilowatt?
1 kW equals 1,000 watts. Going the other way, 1 watts is 0.001 kW.
How do you convert kW to watts?
To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply the kilowatt value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kW in watts?
10 kW equals 10,000 watts. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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