Kilowatts to Watts – kilowatt to watt Converter
1 kW = 1000 W
Formula
W = kW × 1000
Kilowatts to watts conversion table
| kilowatts (kW) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 kW | 250 W |
| 0.5 kW | 500 W |
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 2 kW | 2000 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 20 kW | 20000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
| 200 kW | 200000 W |
| 500 kW | 500000 W |
| 1000 kW | 1000000 W |
| 2500 kW | 2500000 W |
| 5000 kW | 5000000 W |
| 10000 kW | 10000000 W |
Kilowatts and watts are both power units. One kilowatt equals 1000 watts; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 kW = 1000 W10 kW = 10000 W2.5 kW = 2500 W
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The horsepower used in Chinese car specs is usually the metric horsepower (PS): 1 PS = 735.49875 W. The mechanical (imperial) horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% larger, so check whether a spec says PS or hp. The SI unit of power is the watt, and the kilowatt on a motor nameplate is the standard figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a kilowatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1000 watt (W).
How do I convert kilowatts to watts?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 1000 to get watt — for example, 2 kilowatts = 2000 watt.
How do I convert watts back to kilowatts?
1 watt equals 0.001 kilowatt. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.