Watts to Power Converter
Watt to Kilowatt Conversion
1 Watt = 0.001 Kilowatt
Convert between Watt and Kilowatt with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Watt (W)
The SI derived unit of power.
System: SI
Kilowatt (kW)
A metric unit of power equal to one thousand watts.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Watt as the base unit. We'll first convert Watt to Watt, then convert from Watt to Kilowatt.
Step 1: Convert from Watt to Watt
1 × 1 = 1
Result: 1 Watt
Step 2: Convert from Watt to Kilowatt
1 × 0.001 = 0.001
Result: 0.001 Kilowatt
Direct Conversion Factor
1 ÷ 1,000 = 0.001
Direct conversion: 1 Watt = 0.001 Kilowatt
Watt (W)
System: SI
Definition:1 Watt is equal to one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s). It is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
Origin: Named after the Scottish inventor James Watt.
Common Usage: Widely used globally for measuring power in electricity, mechanics, and heat transfer.
Synonyms: joule per second, J/s, newton meter per second, N⋅m/s