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Kilovolts to Volts Converter

Convert kilovolts (kV) to volts (V), and back, instantly.

What this tool does

Convert kilovolts (kV) to volts (V), and back, instantly. Type an amount in kilovolts, choose the units, and the tool converts it to volts. It converts between these two voltage units, in either direction.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one: Kilovolt, Volt. Starts as Kilovolt.
  • To: Choose one of the same 2 units as "From". Starts as Volt.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from kilovolts to volts:

  • 1 kV = 1,000 V
  • 5 kV = 5,000 V
  • 10 kV = 10,000 V
  • 50 kV = 50,000 V
  • 100 kV = 100,000 V

Multiply the number of kilovolts by 1,000 to get volts. Both units are exact definitions, so 1,000 is the exact factor: 1 kV = 1,000 V.

Sources: Kilovolt: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019, updated 2022), Table 7 (SI prefixes). Volt: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019).

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a voltage only. It does not work out voltage from current, resistance or power.

FAQs

Q: How many volts is one kilovolt?
A: One kilovolt is 1,000 volts. Pick kilovolt as the From unit and volt as the To unit to see it for any value.
Q: Can I convert the other way, from volts to kilovolts?
A: Yes. Choose volt in the From box and kilovolt in the To box. One volt is 0.001 kilovolt.

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