Watts to kilowatts converter
Kilowatts (kW)
1 watt = 0.001 kilowatts
How to convert watts to kilowatts
kW = W × 0.001
Multiply the number of watts by 0.001 to get kilowatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
One watt is exactly defined as 0.001 kilowatts (to 12 significant figures), and one kilowatt is 1000 watts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 watts: 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 0.005 kilowatts.
- Convert 12.5 watts: 12.5 × 0.001 = 0.0125 0.0125 kilowatts.
- Convert 250 watts: 250 × 0.001 = 0.25 0.25 kilowatts.
Quick-reference table
| W | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| kW | W |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in 1 watt?
1 watt equals 0.001 kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert watts to kilowatts?
Use kW = W × 0.001. Multiply the number of watts by 0.001 to get kilowatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
What is 100 watts in kilowatts?
100 watts is 0.1 kilowatts.