Kilovolts to Volts Converter

1 kV = 1,000 V. Type any value below for the exact volts figure.

kV
1,000V

1 kV = 1,000 V

Conversion summary

1 kV = 1,000 V

Formula
Volt = Kilovolt × 1,000
Category
Electricity
Units
kV → V

1 kV in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

  • Volt1,000 V
  • Ampere— A
  • Milliampere— mA
  • Millivolt1,000,000 mV
  • Kiloampere— kA

How do you convert kilovolts to volts?

To convert kilovolts to volts, multiply the number of kilovolts by 1,000. 1 kV = 1,000 V.

Conversion formula

Volt = Kilovolt × 1,000

Kilovolts to volts conversion table

Kilovolts (kV)Volts (V)
0.1 kV100 V
0.5 kV500 V
1 kV1,000 V
5 kV5,000 V
10 kV10,000 V
20 kV20,000 V
50 kV50,000 V

What is Kilovolt?

The kilovolt is a voltage unit equal to 1,000 volts. It is common in medium- and high-voltage systems.

Short history of Kilovolt

It became standard as larger transmission and distribution voltages needed compact notation.

Open the Kilovolt unit guide

What is Volt?

The volt is the SI derived unit of electric potential difference.

Short history of Volt

It became one of the core electrical units as circuit theory and measurement standards matured.

Open the Volt unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Kilovolt in Volt?

1 kV = 1,000 V.

How do you convert Kilovolt to Volt?

To convert kilovolts to volts, multiply the number of kilovolts by 1,000. 1 kV = 1,000 V.

Frequently asked questions

How many volts are in 1 kilovolt?

1 kV = 1,000 V.

How do you convert kilovolts to volts?

To convert kilovolts to volts, multiply the number of kilovolts by 1,000. 1 kV = 1,000 V.

How many kilovolts are in 1 volt?

1 V = 0.001 kV.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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