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Volts to Kilovolts Converter

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

What this tool does

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

Inputs

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

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 volts to kilovolts:

  • 1 V = 0.001 kV
  • 5 V = 0.005 kV
  • 10 V = 0.01 kV
  • 50 V = 0.05 kV
  • 100 V = 0.1 kV

Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 to get kilovolts. Both units are exact definitions, so 0.001 is the exact factor: 1 V = 0.001 kV.

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

Limitations

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

FAQs

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

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