Kilowatt
kW
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The kilowatt is the practical unit for measuring moderate to large power levels, from kitchen appliances to electric vehicle charging rates.
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Kilowatt (kW)
The kilowatt is the practical unit for measuring moderate to large power levels, from kitchen appliances to electric vehicle charging rates.
Characteristics
- Metric system unit
- 1 kW = 1,000 watts
- EV charging: typically 3-22 kW home chargers
- House power: typical home uses 1-10 kW at any time
- Used in: appliances, vehicles, industrial equipment
Conversions
- 1 kW = 1000 W
- 1 kW = 0.001 MW
- 1 kW = 1.34102 hp
- 1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h
- 1 kW = 1 kilowatt-hour per hour
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