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How to use this Watts to Kilowatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Watts value from Watts units to Kilowatts units.
Enter the input Watts value in the text field.
The given Watts is converted to Kilowatts in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Kilowatts label.
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Formula
To convert given power from Watts to Kilowatts, use the following formula.
Kilowatts = Watts / 1e3
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Watts to Kilowatts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Watts to Kilowatts.
Watts (W)
Kilowatts (kW)
0.01 W
0.00001kW
0.1 W
0.0001kW
1 W
0.001kW
2 W
0.002kW
3 W
0.003kW
4 W
0.004kW
5 W
0.005kW
6 W
0.006kW
7 W
0.007kW
8 W
0.008kW
9 W
0.009kW
10 W
0.01kW
20 W
0.02kW
50 W
0.05kW
100 W
0.1kW
1000 W
1 kW
Watts
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. It is used to measure the rate of energy transfer and is commonly used in a wide range of applications, including electricity, mechanics, and heating.
Kilowatts
A kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express the power output of engines and the power consumption of electrical devices. For example, household appliances and electric vehicles are often rated in kilowatts.
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