Watts to Kilowatts
How to convert Watts to Kilowatts
To convert Watts (W) to Kilowatts (kW), you can use the following formula:
Kilowatts (kW) = Watts (W) / 1000
Example
Simply divide the value in Watts by 1000 to obtain the equivalent value in Kilowatts. Here’s an example:
Example: Convert 2500 Watts to Kilowatts
Kilowatts (kW) = 2500 W / 1000 = 2.5 kW
So, 2500 Watts is equal to 2.5 Kilowatts.
Decimal placement
When converting from Watts to Kilowatts, you move the decimal point three places to the left. This is because there are 1000 Watts in a Kilowatt. For example, if you have 5000 Watts, moving the decimal point three places to the left gives you 5 Kilowatts.
Power measurement
Watts and Kilowatts are commonly used to measure power consumption or generation. Kilowatts are frequently used when referring to larger values, such as in electricity generation, while Watts are commonly used for smaller values, such as in household appliances.
Practical applications
Converting Watts to Kilowatts is often necessary when dealing with electrical power calculations, such as determining the power rating of electrical devices, assessing energy consumption, or estimating electricity costs.
Watts to Kilowatts conversion table
Watts (W) | Kilowatts (kW) |
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0.001 W | 0.000001 kW |
0.01 W | 0.00001 kW |
0.1 W | 0.0001 kW |
1 W | 0.001 kW |
10 W | 0.01 kW |
100 W | 0.1 kW |
1000 W | 1 kW |
10000 W | 10 kW |
100000 W | 100 kW |
1000000 W | 1000 kW |
10000000 W | 10000 kW |
100000000 W | 100000 kW |