Power
Browse Power conversions1 kilowatt = 1000 watt
Precision
How This Conversion Works
Kilowatt and watt are both used for power conversions. This page converts 1 kilowatt into 1000 watt using the formula shown below.
Use this result for quick checks, comparisons, and everyday reference. For work that depends on exact precision, review the rounding setting and the assumption note before using the number.
The precision controls let you switch between a shorter result, the standard readable result, and scientific notation when the value is very large or very small.
Unit Notes
- 1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1000 watt.
- watt (W) is the base unit used for power conversions.
Conversion Questions
How do you convert kilowatt to watt?
This page converts kilowatt to watt using this formula: (1 x 1000) / 1.
What is 1 kilowatt in watt?
1 kilowatt equals 1000 watt.
How many decimals does this converter show?
Displayed to 10 decimal places, trimmed for readability. The precision buttons can also show a shorter result or scientific notation.
Equivalent Values
1000
watt
1
kilowatt
0.001
megawatt
1.3410220896
horsepower
1.3596216173
metric horsepower
3412.1416331279
BTU per hour
239.0057361377
calorie per second
860.4206500956
kilocalorie per hour
Nearby Values
0.5 kilowatt
500 watt
1 kilowatt
1000 watt
2 kilowatt
2000 watt
5 kilowatt
5000 watt
10 kilowatt
10000 watt
- Formula
- (1 x 1000) / 1
- Rounding
- Displayed to 10 decimal places, trimmed for readability.
- Assumption
- Power units use SI watt definitions. Horsepower is mechanical horsepower at 745.6998715822702 watts; metric horsepower is 735.49875 watts.