A kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volts and is typically used to describe power-transmission and high-voltage equipment.
Kilovolts to Volts
Convert Kilovolt (kV) to Volt (V) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilovolts (kV) to volts (V) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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The volt (V) is the SI unit of electric potential difference, the "push" that drives current through a circuit.
V = kV × 1000
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Formula
V = kV × 1000
kV = V × 0.001
Conversion table
| 1 kV | 1000 V |
| 5 kV | 5000 V |
| 10 kV | 10000 V |
| 20 kV | 20000 V |
| 50 kV | 50000 V |
| 100 kV | 100000 V |
| 500 kV | 500000 V |
| 1000 kV | 1.000000e+06 V |
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How the formula works
Both kilovolt and volt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilovolts by 1000 to get volts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a volt value by 0.001 to get back to kilovolts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilovolt (kV)?
A kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volts and is typically used to describe power-transmission and high-voltage equipment.
What is Volt (V)?
The volt (V) is the SI unit of electric potential difference, the "push" that drives current through a circuit.
How do I convert kilovolts to volts?
Multiply the kilovolt value by 1000 to get the equivalent in volts. For example, 5 kV × 1000 = 5000 V.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 1000 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert volts back to kilovolts?
Yes. Divide the volt value by 1000, or multiply it by 0.001, to get kilovolts.
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About converting kilovolts to volts
A kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volts and is typically used to describe power-transmission and high-voltage equipment. The volt (V) is the SI unit of electric potential difference, the "push" that drives current through a circuit.
Use this calculator to move between kilovolts and volts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.