A Kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volt(s), a scaled unit of electric potential used for kilo-scale electrical work.
Kilovolts to Kilowatt Hours
Convert Kilovolt (kV) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilovolts (kV) to kilowatt hours (kWh) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard electricity-billing unit, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
kWh = kV × 0.000278
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Formula
kWh = kV × 0.000278
kV = kWh × 3600
Conversion table
| 1 kV | 0.000278 kWh |
| 5 kV | 0.001389 kWh |
| 10 kV | 0.002778 kWh |
| 20 kV | 0.005556 kWh |
| 50 kV | 0.013889 kWh |
| 100 kV | 0.027778 kWh |
| 500 kV | 0.138889 kWh |
| 1000 kV | 0.277778 kWh |
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How the formula works
Both kilovolt and kilowatt-hour measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilovolts by 0.000278 to get kilowatt hours. To reverse the conversion, multiply a kilowatt-hour value by 3600 to get back to kilovolts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilovolt (kV)?
A Kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volt(s), a scaled unit of electric potential used for kilo-scale electrical work.
What is Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard electricity-billing unit, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
How do I convert kilovolts to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the kilovolt value by 0.000278 to get the equivalent in kilowatt hours. For example, 5 kV × 0.000278 = 0.001389 kWh.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.000278 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert kilowatt hours back to kilovolts?
Yes. Divide the kilowatt-hour value by 0.000278, or multiply it by 3600, to get kilovolts.
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About converting kilovolts to kilowatt hours
A Kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volt(s), a scaled unit of electric potential used for kilo-scale electrical work. A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard electricity-billing unit, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
Use this calculator to move between kilovolts and kilowatt hours accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.