watt
Wpower · International · Modern
SI derived unit of power and radiant flux; 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 kg·m²·s⁻³.
Converter
power · International · Modern
kilowatt
kWexact
- Record
- M496
- Definition quality
- Standardized
- Conversion mode
- multiplicative
- Calculator
- Fully calculable
Definition
1 kW = exactly 1000 W.
Reference value
One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.
History & use
Common SI-prefixed power unit.
Modern use
Current-use record in the project inventory; exact scope should follow the definition and regional/system context shown here.
Did you know?
kW is power; kWh is energy.
Sources & evidence
Source tier Tier A · confidence High