Convert Kilowatts to Watts
1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1000.
Result
1 kW = 1,000 W
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1000.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
Kilowatts to Watts table
| Kilowatts | Watts |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1,000 W |
| 2 kW | 2,000 W |
| 3 kW | 3,000 W |
| 4 kW | 4,000 W |
| 5 kW | 5,000 W |
| 10 kW | 10,000 W |
| 20 kW | 20,000 W |
| 25 kW | 25,000 W |
| 50 kW | 50,000 W |
| 100 kW | 100,000 W |
| 500 kW | 500,000 W |
| 1000 kW | 1,000,000 W |
About these units
The kilowatt (kW) is a metric unit of power, equal to 1,000 watts.
The watt (W) is an SI base or derived unit of power.
Going the other way, 1 watt = 0.001 kilowatts. Power is energy per unit time — engine output in horsepower, air-conditioning capacity in tons, appliance draw in watts. All of them convert cleanly through the watt.
Frequently asked
- How many watts are in a kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.
- How do you convert kilowatts to watts?
- Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1000.
- What is 10 kW in W?
- 10 kW = 10,000 W.