How many kilowatts are in one watt?

There are 0.001 kilowatts in 1 watt.

How do you convert kilowatts to watts?

Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000 — or use the formula W = kW × 1,000.

What is 6 kilowatts in watts?

6 kilowatts is 6,000 watts. 6 × 1,000 = 6,000 watts.

Is the kilowatts to watts conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 1,000 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

Kilowatts to Watts Converter

Convert kilowatts to watts instantly with this free kilowatts to watts converter. Enter any value to get an accurate power conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.

What is 1 kilowatt in watts?

1 kilowatt is equal to exactly 1,000 watts.

1 × 1,000 = 1,000 watts

Amount

Result1,000

1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts

Kilowatts to Watts formula

W = kW × 1,000

The kilowatts to watts conversion factor is 1,000, which is exact by definition. 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts, and 1 watt = 0.001 kilowatts.

Worked examples

2 kilowatts = 2,000 watts — 2 × 1,000 = 2,000 watts
6 kilowatts = 6,000 watts — 6 × 1,000 = 6,000 watts
10 kilowatts = 10,000 watts — 10 × 1,000 = 10,000 watts

Kilowatts to Watts conversion table

Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.

kilowatts to watts conversion table
Kilowatts (kW)	Watts (W)
1 kW	1,000 W
2 kW	2,000 W
3 kW	3,000 W
4 kW	4,000 W
5 kW	5,000 W
6 kW	6,000 W
7 kW	7,000 W
8 kW	8,000 W
9 kW	9,000 W
10 kW	10,000 W
12 kW	12,000 W
15 kW	15,000 W
20 kW	20,000 W
25 kW	25,000 W
30 kW	30,000 W
50 kW	50,000 W
75 kW	75,000 W
100 kW	100,000 W
500 kW	500,000 W
1,000 kW	1,000,000 W

When you need to convert kilowatts to watts

Comparing engine or motor output quoted in horsepower, metric horsepower or kilowatts.
Sizing heating and cooling equipment rated in BTU per hour or watts.

Common mistakes to avoid

Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts, the answer should be larger than the number you started with.
Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.

How precise does the answer need to be?

Round only at the end, and only to the precision your task actually needs. The converter above keeps full double precision internally and rounds for display.

How these units are defined

Kilowatt (kW): 1,000 watts; engine and appliance power in metric markets. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
Watt (W): The SI unit of power: one joule per second. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 kilowatt in watts?: 1 kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.
How many kilowatts are in one watt?: There are 0.001 kilowatts in 1 watt.
How do you convert kilowatts to watts?: Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000 — or use the formula W = kW × 1,000.
What is 6 kilowatts in watts?: 6 kilowatts is 6,000 watts. 6 × 1,000 = 6,000 watts.
Is the kilowatts to watts conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 1,000 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.