Formula
V to kV conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
kV = V x 0.001
Worked example
2 V = 0.002 kV.
SI prefix relationships and the abvolt relationship are exact.
Electric Potential conversion
Convert Volt to Kilovolt
1 volt (V) equals 0.001 kilovolt (kV). Enter any value below to convert from V to kV.
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1 V = 0.001 kV
All Voltage units
From 1 V| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Microvolt μV | 1,000,000 |
| Millivolt mV | 1,000 |
| Volt V | 1 |
| Kilovolt kV | 0.001 |
| Megavolt MV | 0.000001 |
| Abvolt abV | 100,000,000 |
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Volt to Kilovolt table
| Volt (V) | Kilovolt (kV) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
From unit
About the volt
One joule of energy per coulomb of charge.
Symbol: V
To unit
About the kilovolt
One thousand volts.
Symbol: kV
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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: volt. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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V to kV FAQ
How do you convert volt to kilovolt?
Use the formula kV = V x 0.001. 1 volt (V) equals 0.001 kilovolt (kV).
Is the V to kV conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.