Watts to Kilowatts

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Convert watts to kilowatts instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.

W — watts
kW — kilowatts
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Visual comparison: 1 watt equals 0.001 kilowatts 1 W 0.001 KW
1 watt is equal to 0.001 kilowatts.

How to convert watts to kilowatts

Multiply the value by 0.001.

kW = W × 0.001

Example: 10 W = 0.01 kW.

Watts to Kilowatts conversion table

Watts (W)Kilowatts (kW)
1 W0.001 kW
2 W0.002 kW
3 W0.003 kW
4 W0.004 kW
5 W0.005 kW
10 W0.01 kW
15 W0.015 kW
20 W0.02 kW
25 W0.025 kW
50 W0.05 kW
100 W0.1 kW

Frequently asked questions

How many kilowatts is 1 watt?

1 watt equals 0.001 kilowatts.

What is the formula to convert W to kW?

To convert W to kW, multiply the value by 0.001. The full formula is: kW = W × 0.001.

How do I convert kilowatts back to watts?

Use the same calculator above and type your value into the kilowatts field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: W = kW ÷ 0.001.

Is the W to kW conversion exact?

The conversion factor used here (0.001) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.

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