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Convert volts to kv

1 volt equals 0.001 kilovolts. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 V
0.001 kV

Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 to get kilovolts. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 to get kilovolts.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 V.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 0.001.
  3. 1 × 0.001 = 0.001 kV.

Volts to Kilovolts conversion table

Volts (V) Kilovolts (kV)
1 0.001
2 0.002
5 0.005
10 0.01
20 0.02
50 0.05
100 0.1

Convert Volt to other voltage units

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

  • Kilovolt kV 0.001
  • Megavolt MV 0.000001
  • Gigavolt GV 1e-9
  • Millivolt mV 1,000
  • Microvolt µV 1,000,000
  • Nanovolt nV 1,000,000,000
  • Picovolt pV 1,000,000,000,000
  • Abvolt abV 100,000,000
  • Statvolt statV 0.003335641
  • Watt per Ampere W/A 1

About the volt

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

About the kilovolt

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

Where this conversion is used

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilovolts are in a volt?

One volt equals 0.001 kilovolts.

How do you convert volts to kilovolts?

Multiply the number of volts by 0.001 to get kilovolts.

What is 1 kilovolt in volts?

One kilovolt equals 1,000 volts.

When would I convert volts to kilovolts?

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.