Formula
kV to V conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
V = kV x 1,000
Worked example
2 kV = 2,000 V.
SI prefix relationships and the abvolt relationship are exact.
Electric Potential conversion
Convert Kilovolt to Volt
1 kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volt (V). Enter any value below to convert from kV to V.
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1 kV = 1,000 V
All Voltage units
From 1 kV| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Microvolt μV | 1,000,000,000 |
| Millivolt mV | 1,000,000 |
| Volt V | 1,000 |
| Kilovolt kV | 1 |
| Megavolt MV | 0.001 |
| Abvolt abV | 100,000,000,000 |
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Kilovolt to Volt table
| Kilovolt (kV) | Volt (V) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
About the kilovolt
One thousand volts.
Symbol: kV
To unit
About the volt
One joule of energy per coulomb of charge.
Symbol: V
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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: volt. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kV to V FAQ
How do you convert kilovolt to volt?
Use the formula V = kV x 1,000. 1 kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volt (V).
Is the kV to V conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.