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Convert W to kW
Convert watt (W) to kilowatt (kW) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Watt (W)
To
0.001
Kilowatt (kW)
Watt to Kilowatt conversion table
| Watt [W] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
How to convert watt to kilowatt
kW = W ÷ 1,000
Example: 1,500 W = 1,500 ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kW (hair dryer)
To convert back (kilowatt to watt): W = kW × 1,000
What is a watt?
A watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second. The standard unit for small electrical power, light bulb ratings, and small appliance power.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. The standard unit for medium electrical power, motor ratings, and residential solar.