kW to Watts converter (kW to W)
Convert kW (kW) to Watts (W) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert kW to Watts
1 kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1000 watts (W).
P(W) = P(kW) × 1000
Multiply the power in kW by 1000:
Example: Convert 5 kW to W:
P(W) = 5 × 1000 = 5000 W
What is a kW?
The kW (kW) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a Watts?
The Watts (W) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts power from kW into Watts. One kW equals 1000 W.
kW to Watts conversion table
Common kW values and the matching W result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| kW (kW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 kW | 1 W |
| 0.01 kW | 10 W |
| 0.1 kW | 100 W |
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 2 kW | 2000 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 20 kW | 20000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a kW-to-Watts converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the W result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many W are in 1 kW?
1 kW = 1000 W.
How do I convert kW to Watts?
Multiply the power in kW by 1000:
Is this kW to W converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.