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kW to Watts Converter

Convert kW to Watts instantly: 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts. Free kw to watts converter with formula, chart and examples. No sign-up needed.

1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts

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Quick answer

To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000. For example, 0.5 kilowatts = 500 watts.

Last updated · Conversion factors follow the SI definitions in the BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.

How to Convert kW to Watts

The formula is watts = kilowatts × 1,000. 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts. Type any value in the converter above for an instant answer, or use the chart below for the most common values.

This page is preset for kilowatt to watt conversions, but you can switch either list to any of the 76 units in the Power Converter, or go the other way with the Watts to kW converter.

kW to Watts conversion chart

kWWatts
0.1 kW100 W
0.25 kW250 W
0.5 kW500 W
1 kW1,000 W
1.5 kW1,500 W
2 kW2,000 W
3 kW3,000 W
4 kW4,000 W
5 kW5,000 W
6 kW6,000 W
7 kW7,000 W
8 kW8,000 W
9 kW9,000 W
10 kW10,000 W
11 kW11,000 W
12 kW12,000 W
13 kW13,000 W
14 kW14,000 W
15 kW15,000 W
16 kW16,000 W
17 kW17,000 W
18 kW18,000 W
19 kW19,000 W
20 kW20,000 W
25 kW25,000 W
30 kW30,000 W
40 kW40,000 W
50 kW50,000 W
60 kW60,000 W
70 kW70,000 W
75 kW75,000 W
80 kW80,000 W
90 kW90,000 W
100 kW100,000 W
150 kW150,000 W
200 kW200,000 W
250 kW250,000 W
500 kW500,000 W
1,000 kW1,000,000 W

Common kW to Watts conversions

  • 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts
  • 0.5 kW = 500 W
  • 1 kW = 1,000 W
  • 1.5 kW = 1,500 W
  • 2 kW = 2,000 W
  • 3 kW = 3,000 W

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How to Use the kW to Watts Converter

  1. Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
  2. Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
  3. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
  4. Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many watts are in a kilowatt?

There are 1,000 watts in 1 kilowatt. Going the other way, 1 watt = 0.001 kilowatts.

How do I convert kW to Watts?

Use the formula watts = kilowatts × 1,000. For example, 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts. Or type the value in the converter above and the answer appears as you type.

What is the kW to Watts formula?

watts = kilowatts × 1,000 — the conversion factor is exact, using the international definitions of both units.

What is 0.5 kilowatts in watts?

0.5 kilowatts = 500 watts.

What is 1 kilowatt in watts?

1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.

What is 1.5 kilowatts in watts?

1.5 kilowatts = 1,500 watts.

What is 2 kilowatts in watts?

2 kilowatts = 2,000 watts.

What is 3 kilowatts in watts?

3 kilowatts = 3,000 watts.

How do I convert Watts back to kW?

Use the swap button in the converter above, or open our Watts to kW converter. kilowatts = watts ÷ 1,000.

Is this kW to Watts converter accurate?

Yes. It uses exact unit definitions and double-precision maths, and you can show up to 15 significant digits. The table below is calculated with the same formula.

Can I convert kW to other power units?

Yes — pick any unit in the From and To lists above, or open the full Power Converter, which handles 76 power units.

Is the kW to Watts converter free?

Yes, it is free with no sign-up, and every conversion runs in your browser so nothing is sent to a server.