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Watts to Kilowatts (W to kW)

Convert watts to kilowatts: 1 W = 0.001 kW. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 W = 0.001 kW

kilowatts = watts × 0.001 — reverse: watts = kilowatts × 1000

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: W) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

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Watts to kilowatts conversion table

Watts (W)Kilowatts (kW)
10.001
20.002
30.003
40.004
50.005
60.006
70.007
80.008
90.009
100.01
150.015
200.02
250.025
300.03
400.04
500.05
750.075
1000.1
2000.2
2500.25
5000.5
10001

FAQ

How many kilowatts are in one watt?

1 W = 0.001 kW. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert watts to kilowatts?

Multiply the value in watts by 0.001: kilowatts = watts × 0.001. For example, 5 W = 0.005 kW.

How do I convert kilowatts back to watts?

Multiply by the inverse factor 1000 (watts = kilowatts × 1000), or use the kilowatts-to-watts page.

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