About Watts (W) to Kilowatts (kW) Conversion

What are Watts and Kilowatts?

Watts (W) and kilowatts (kW) are both units used to measure electrical power:

• Watt (W): The SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. It measures the rate of energy transfer.
• Kilowatt (kW): A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It's commonly used for measuring larger amounts of electrical power.

Formula for Watts to Kilowatts Conversion

The formula to convert watts to kilowatts is:

\[kW = \frac{W}{1000}\]

Where:

• \(kW\) is the power in kilowatts
• \(W\) is the power in watts
• 1000 is the conversion factor from watts to kilowatts

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the power in watts.
2. Divide the watt value by 1000.
3. The result is the power in kilowatts.

Example

Let's convert 5000 watts to kilowatts:

1. Given: \(W = 5000\)
2. Apply the formula: \(kW = \frac{5000}{1000}\)
3. Calculate: \(kW = 5\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 5000 watts is equivalent to 5 kilowatts.