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Kilovolt to Volt Converter

1 kilovolt is exactly 1000 volts. Convert kilovolts (kV) to volts (V) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Kilovolt to Volt conversion

1 kV = 1000 Vone kilovolt in volts

1 V = 0.001 kVone volt in kilovolts

Kilovolt (kV): One thousand volts. Used for power distribution and transmission lines.

Volt (V): SI unit of electric potential difference (voltage): one watt per ampere.

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert kilovolts to volts

To convert kilovolts to volts, multiply the number of kilovolts by 1000.

Formula

V = kV × 1000

Examples

  • 5 kV = 5 × 1000 = 5000 V
  • 25 kV = 25 × 1000 = 25000 V
  • 100 kV = 100 × 1000 = 100000 V

Kilovolt to Volt conversion table

Kilovolt to Volt
Kilovolt (kV)Volt (V)
0.1 kV100 V
0.5 kV500 V
1 kV1000 V
2 kV2000 V
3 kV3000 V
5 kV5000 V
10 kV10000 V
20 kV20000 V
25 kV25000 V
50 kV50000 V
100 kV100000 V
250 kV250000 V
500 kV500000 V
1000 kV1000000 V

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many volts are in one kilovolt?
One kilovolt is exactly 1000 volts.
How do I convert volts to kilovolts?
To convert volts to kilovolts, multiply the number of volts by 0.001. The formula is kV = V × 0.001.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 1000 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a kilovolt or a volt?
A kilovolt is 1000 times larger than a volt. In other words, a volt is exactly 1/1000 of a kilovolt.