How to convert kilowatts to watts
Formula: W = kW × 1,000
Worked example: 100 kW → 100 × 1,000 = 100,000 W
Kilowatts to watts conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1,000 W |
| 2 kW | 2,000 W |
| 3 kW | 3,000 W |
| 5 kW | 5,000 W |
| 7.5 kW | 7,500 W |
| 10 kW | 10,000 W |
| 22 kW | 22,000 W |
| 50 kW | 50,000 W |
| 75 kW | 75,000 W |
| 100 kW | 100,000 W |
| 150 kW | 150,000 W |
| 200 kW | 200,000 W |
| 300 kW | 300,000 W |
| 500 kW | 500,000 W |
What is a kilowatt?
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. It rates electric heaters, car engines outside the US, solar installations and home electrical service. Running 1 kW for one hour uses 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.
What is a watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule of energy per second. Light bulbs, chargers and small appliances are rated in watts; an LED bulb draws about 9 W and a hair dryer up to 1,800 W.