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Convert Watt to Kilowatt (W to kW)

W to kW Conversion Table

W [W] kW [kW]
0.01 0.00001
0.1 0.0001
1 0.001
10 0.01
50 0.05
100 0.1
500 0.5
1,000 1
5,000 5
10,000 10

Watt (W) - Definition

Watt (W) is the base unit of Power in the International System of Units (SI).

Watt (W) - History/origin

The watt is the fundamental unit of Power in the International System of Units.

Watt (W) - Current use

The watt is used worldwide for scientific, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Kilowatt (kW) - Definition

Kilowatt (kW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 kW = 1,000 W.

Kilowatt (kW) - History/origin

The prefix "kW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.

Kilowatt (kW) - Current use

It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.

How to Convert Watt to Kilowatt

1 Watt (W) = 0.001 Kilowatt (kW)

1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 Watt (W)

Example: Convert 15 Watt (W) to Kilowatt (kW):

15 W = 0.015 kW