Kilowatt (kW)
1,000 watts; engine and appliance power in metric markets.
Result
1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts
Kilowatt at a glance
| Unit name | Kilowatt (plural: kilowatts) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kW |
| Quantity measured | Power |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | kw, kilowatts |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 kilowatt in other power units
| Unit | 1 kW equals |
|---|---|
| Watt | 1,000 W |
| Megawatt | 0.001 MW |
| Gigawatt | 0.000001 GW |
| Horsepower | 1.34102209 hp |
| Metric horsepower | 1.35962162 PS |
| BTU per hour | 3,412.14163 BTU/h |
| Foot-pound per second | 737.562149 ft·lb/s |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a kilowatt?
- 1,000 watts; engine and appliance power in metric markets.
- What is the symbol for the kilowatt?
- The symbol for the kilowatt is kW. It measures power.
- How many watts are in a kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.
- How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower.