Convert Kilowatts to Watts
kW to W · power conversion
What are kilowatts and watts?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert kilowatts to watts
1 kW = 1,000 W. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000. For example, 5 kW = 5,000 W, and 20 kW = 20,000 W. To go the other way, multiply watts by 0.001 (since 1 W = 0.001 kW).
Kilowatts to Watts conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 2,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 5,000 | 5,000,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 kW in W?
1 kW = 1,000 W. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000.
How do I convert watts back to kilowatts?
Go the other way: 1 W = 0.001 kW, so multiply watts by 0.001 to get kilowatts.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a watt?
Yes — 1 kW is the larger unit, equal to 1,000 W.
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.