Convert kilowatts to watts
Kilowatt (kW) to watt (W). One kilowatt equals 1000 watts.
Formula
Kilowatt to watt conversion table
| Kilowatts | Watts | Watts | Kilowatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1000 W | 1 W | 0.001 kW |
| 2 kW | 2000 W | 2 W | 0.002 kW |
| 3 kW | 3000 W | 3 W | 0.003 kW |
| 5 kW | 5000 W | 5 W | 0.005 kW |
| 10 kW | 10000 W | 10 W | 0.01 kW |
| 20 kW | 20000 W | 20 W | 0.02 kW |
| 50 kW | 50000 W | 50 W | 0.05 kW |
| 100 kW | 100000 W | 100 W | 0.1 kW |
| 500 kW | 500000 W | 500 W | 0.5 kW |
| 1000 kW | 1000000 W | 1000 W | 1 kW |
To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1000. One kilowatt equals 1000 watts, and one watt equals 0.001 kilowatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kW comes to 10000 W. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common kilowatt values already worked out in watts, plus the reverse watt to kilowatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1000 watts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilowatts by 1000 to get watts.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to watts?
Use watts = kilowatts × 1000. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert watts back to kilowatts?
Go the other way by using one watt equals 0.001 kilowatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilowatt to watt converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.