How many volts are in one kilovolt?

There are 1,000 volts in 1 kilovolt.

How do you convert volts to kilovolts?

Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 — or use the formula kV = V ÷ 1,000.

What is 6 volts in kilovolts?

6 volts is 0.006 kilovolts. 6 ÷ 1,000 = 0.006 kilovolts.

Is the volts to kilovolts conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.001 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

Volts to Kilovolts Converter

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

What is 1 volt in kilovolts?

1 volt is equal to exactly 0.001 kilovolts.

1 ÷ 1,000 = 0.001 kilovolts

Amount

Result0.001

1 volt = 0.001 kilovolts

Volts to Kilovolts formula

kV = V ÷ 1,000

The volts to kilovolts conversion factor is 0.001, which is exact by definition. 1 volt = 0.001 kilovolts, and 1 kilovolt = 1,000 volts.

Worked examples

2 volts = 0.002 kilovolts — 2 ÷ 1,000 = 0.002 kilovolts
6 volts = 0.006 kilovolts — 6 ÷ 1,000 = 0.006 kilovolts
10 volts = 0.01 kilovolts — 10 ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 kilovolts

Volts to Kilovolts conversion table

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

volts to kilovolts conversion table
Volts (V)	Kilovolts (kV)
1 V	0.001 kV
2 V	0.002 kV
3 V	0.003 kV
4 V	0.004 kV
5 V	0.005 kV
6 V	0.006 kV
7 V	0.007 kV
8 V	0.008 kV
9 V	0.009 kV
10 V	0.01 kV
12 V	0.012 kV
15 V	0.015 kV
20 V	0.02 kV
25 V	0.025 kV
30 V	0.03 kV
50 V	0.05 kV
75 V	0.075 kV
100 V	0.1 kV
500 V	0.5 kV
1,000 V	1 kV

When you need to convert volts to kilovolts

Comparing specifications written for a different market.
Checking a figure quoted in an unfamiliar unit before acting on it.
Converting values consistently across a spreadsheet, report or shopping list.

Common mistakes to avoid

Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 volt = 0.001 kilovolts, the answer should be smaller 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

Volt (V): The SI unit of electric potential. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
Kilovolt (kV): One thousand volts. 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 volt in kilovolts?: 1 volt is equal to 0.001 kilovolts.
How many volts are in one kilovolt?: There are 1,000 volts in 1 kilovolt.
How do you convert volts to kilovolts?: Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 — or use the formula kV = V ÷ 1,000.
What is 6 volts in kilovolts?: 6 volts is 0.006 kilovolts. 6 ÷ 1,000 = 0.006 kilovolts.
Is the volts to kilovolts conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.001 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.