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To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Watt (W), use the following formula:
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Milliwatt (mW), use the following formula:
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Megawatt (MW), use the following formula:
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Gigawatt (GW), use the following formula:
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (metric) (PS), use the following formula:
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to British thermal unit per second (Btu/s), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) and Watt (W).
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) and Watt (W).
To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (British) (hp), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) and Watt (W).
A kilowatt (kW) is a standard unit used to measure power.
It's part of the metric system and is equal to exactly one thousand watts (1,000 W).
The prefix "kilo-" simply means one thousand, which makes converting between watts and kilowatts easy:
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 watts (W)
You'll commonly see this unit on labels for engines, electric motors, and many household appliances to indicate their power consumption or output.
It's easy to mix these two up, but the distinction is crucial: they measure power versus energy.
When you get your electricity bill, you are being charged for the total energy you used (the kilowatt-hours).
You are not charged for the peak power you demanded (the kilowatts).
You can find kilowatt (kW) power ratings on many high-power devices in your home.
This rating indicates how much power a device requires to operate. Here are a few typical examples:
To summarize, just remember these key points: