A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts and is the typical scale for household appliances and small motors.
Kilowatts to Watts
Convert Kilowatt (kW) to Watt (W) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilowatts (kW) to watts (W) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
W = kW × 1000
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Formula
W = kW × 1000
kW = W × 0.001
Conversion table
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 20 kW | 20000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
| 500 kW | 500000 W |
| 1000 kW | 1.000000e+06 W |
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How the formula works
Both kilowatt and watt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilowatts by 1000 to get watts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a watt value by 0.001 to get back to kilowatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilowatt (kW)?
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts and is the typical scale for household appliances and small motors.
What is Watt (W)?
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
How do I convert kilowatts to watts?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 1000 to get the equivalent in watts. For example, 5 kW × 1000 = 5000 W.
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 watts back to kilowatts?
Yes. Divide the watt value by 1000, or multiply it by 0.001, to get kilowatts.
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About converting kilowatts to watts
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts and is the typical scale for household appliances and small motors. The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
Use this calculator to move between kilowatts and watts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.