To convert watts to kilowatts, use kW = W ÷ 1000. This Watts to Kilowatts page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for W to kW. It also explains the watt to kilowatt relationship so you can convert watts to kilowatts quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert watts to kilowatts, compare W to kW, and check the watt to kilowatt conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Watt = 0.001 Kilowatt
The calculator converts 1 Watt to Kilowatt and formats the result as 0.001 Kilowatt.
Formula
1 W = 0.001 kW
Example: convert 1 watts to kilowatts
Formula: kW = W ÷ 1000
Calculation: 1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 -> 1 watts = 0.001 kilowatts
Result: 1 watts = 0.001 kilowatts
| Watts (W) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 W | 0.00001 kW |
| 0.1 W | 0.0001 kW |
| 1 W | 0.001 kW |
| 2 W | 0.002 kW |
| 5 W | 0.005 kW |
| 10 W | 0.01 kW |
| 12 W | 0.012 kW |
| 100 W | 0.1 kW |
| 500 W | 0.5 kW |
| 1000 W | 1 kW |
The symbol for watt is W.
watt is a power unit supported by this converter. The symbol for watt is W.
Watts are used when comparing power values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the power conversion factor stored for watt to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
The symbol for kilowatt is kW.
A kilowatt is a metric power unit equal to 1,000 watts.
It is used for electrical equipment, motors, appliances, vehicle power, generators, chargers, and energy-system ratings.
1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts or about 1.34102 mechanical horsepower.
To convert watts to kilowatts, use kW = W ÷ 1000. This is the main W to kW formula used by the calculator and table.
1 W equals 0.001 kW.
1 kW equals 1,000 W.
W to kW is the abbreviated form of watt to kilowatt. It uses W for watt and kW for kilowatt.