Formula
W to kW conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
kW = W x 0.001
Worked example
2 W = 0.002 kW.
Horsepower type is always identified because mechanical and metric horsepower differ by about 1.4 percent.
Power conversion
Convert Watt to Kilowatt
1 watt (W) equals 0.001 kilowatt (kW). Enter any value below to convert from W to kW.
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1 W = 0.001 kW
All Power units
From 1 W| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Watt W | 1 |
| Kilowatt kW | 0.001 |
| Megawatt MW | 0.000001 |
| Milliwatt mW | 1,000 |
| Mechanical horsepower hp(I) | 0.0013410221 |
| Metric horsepower PS | 0.0013596216 |
| BTU (IT) per hour BTU/h | 3.4121416331 |
| Foot-pound per second ft·lb/s | 0.7375621493 |
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Watt to Kilowatt table
| Watt (W) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 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 watt
One joule per second.
Symbol: W
To unit
About the kilowatt
One thousand watts.
Symbol: kW
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Power units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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W to kW FAQ
How do you convert watt to kilowatt?
Use the formula kW = W x 0.001. 1 watt (W) equals 0.001 kilowatt (kW).
Is the W to kW conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.