Voltage

Convert kv to volts

1 kilovolt equals 1,000 volts. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 kV
1,000 V

Multiply the number of kilovolts by 1000 to get volts. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of kilovolts by 1000 to get volts.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 kV.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 1000.
  3. 1 × 1000 = 1,000 V.

Kilovolts to Volts conversion table

Conversion table from Kilovolts to Volts
Kilovolts (kV) Volts (V)
1 1,000
2 2,000
5 5,000
10 10,000
20 20,000
50 50,000
100 100,000

Convert Kilovolt to other voltage units

1 kV expressed in every other voltage unit on this site.

  • Volt V 1,000
  • Megavolt MV 0.001
  • Gigavolt GV 0.000001
  • Millivolt mV 1,000,000
  • Microvolt µV 1,000,000,000
  • Nanovolt nV 1,000,000,000,000
  • Picovolt pV 1e+15
  • Abvolt abV 100,000,000,000
  • Statvolt statV 3.335641
  • Watt per Ampere W/A 1,000

About the kilovolt

The kilovolt (kV) is a SI unit of voltage.

About the volt

The volt (V) is a SI unit of voltage. One joule of energy per coulomb of charge.

Where this conversion is used

Converting kilovolts to volts comes up when electronics, batteries, and power distribution.

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Frequently asked questions

How many volts are in a kilovolt?

One kilovolt equals 1,000 volts.

How do you convert kilovolts to volts?

Multiply the number of kilovolts by 1000 to get volts.

What is 1 volt in kilovolts?

One volt equals 0.001 kilovolts.

When would I convert kilovolts to volts?

This conversion is common when electronics, batteries, and power distribution.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.