Formula
kW to W conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
W = kW x 1,000
Worked example
2 kW = 2,000 W.
Horsepower type is always identified because mechanical and metric horsepower differ by about 1.4 percent.
Power conversion
Convert Kilowatt to Watt
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt (W). Enter any value below to convert from kW to W.
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1 kW = 1,000 W
All Power units
From 1 kW| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Watt W | 1,000 |
| Kilowatt kW | 1 |
| Megawatt MW | 0.001 |
| Milliwatt mW | 1,000,000 |
| Mechanical horsepower hp(I) | 1.3410220896 |
| Metric horsepower PS | 1.3596216173 |
| BTU (IT) per hour BTU/h | 3,412.1416331279 |
| Foot-pound per second ft·lb/s | 737.5621492773 |
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Kilowatt to Watt table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Watt (W) |
|---|---|
| 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 kilowatt
One thousand watts.
Symbol: kW
To unit
About the watt
One joule per second.
Symbol: W
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Conversion standard
Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Power units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kW to W FAQ
How do you convert kilowatt to watt?
Use the formula W = kW x 1,000. 1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt (W).
Is the kW to W conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.