Watts to Kilowatts Converter: Accurate Power Converter

Convert power measurements from watts (W) to kilowatts (kW)

Quick Reference

  • 1 kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 watts (W)
  • 1 megawatt (MW) = 1,000 kilowatts (kW)
  • 1 watt = 1 joule per second (J/s)

Common Power Examples

  • LED light bulb: 10-15 W
  • Laptop: 50-100 W
  • Microwave oven: 600-1,200 W
  • Hair dryer: 1,200-1,875 W
  • Electric car charger: 7-22 kW

Use this watts to kilowatts converter to convert power units fast. Enter watts and get kilowatts with one click or the Enter key. It applies the rule one kilowatt equals one thousand watts. This page covers power units. Energy uses kilowatt hours across time. The symbols are W for watt and kW for kilowatt.

Why Use Our Converter?

It helps with homework and reports. It supports site plans and device checks. You can check ratings and plan loads. People in school and work use it daily.

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Type the power value in watts. Step 2: Click Convert or press the Enter key. Step 3: Read the result line that shows watts and kilowatts.

The input field is Power in Watts. Use a positive number. Decimals work. The output shows both units with an equals sign. Large numbers show commas for readability. The kilowatt value shows up to six decimals. Tiny values may use scientific notation. Formula: kilowatts equals watts divided by one thousand.

Quick Tips and Advice

The tool accepts positive inputs only. It supports decimals for fine control. Pressing Enter runs the conversion. Results may use scientific notation for very small values. The result shows kilowatts only. For energy work use kilowatt hours.

Useful facts and examples help. One kilowatt equals one thousand watts. One megawatt equals one thousand kilowatts. One watt equals one joule per second. 1500 watts to kilowatts equals 1.5 kilowatts. 60 watts to kilowatts equals 0.06 kilowatts. 1200 watts to kilowatts equals 1.2 kilowatts. 1875 watts to kilowatts equals 1.875 kilowatts. 22000 watts to kilowatts equals 22 kilowatts.