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Kilovolts to Volts

1 kilovolt = 1,000 volts · 1 V = 0.001 kV

1 kilovolt = 1,000 volts

How it’s calculated

V = kV × 1000

  • Multiply the value in kilovolts by 1000.
  • To go back, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
  • 1 kV = 1,000 V · 1 V = 0.001 kV
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step

  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 kV = 1000 V. Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units); BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.).

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put kV in the denominator so it cancels, leaving V.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 1000 V

1 kV in other units

Batch convert kV → V
Results
  1. 1 kV = 1000 V
  2. 5 kV = 5000 V
  3. 10 kV = 10000 V
  4. 25 kV = 25000 V

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Quick examples

  • 1 kilovolt = 1,000 volts
  • 5 kilovolts = 5,000 volts
  • 10 kilovolts = 10,000 volts
  • 25 kilovolts = 25,000 volts
  • 100 kilovolts = 100,000 volts

About these units

Kilovolt (kV)

SI (metric)

1 kV = 1000 V

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units)

Volt (V)

SI (metric)

SI unit of electric potential difference: 1 W/A.

Base unit

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Kilovolts to volts conversion table

kilovolt (kV) to volt (V)
Kilovolts (kV)Volts (V)
0.1 kV100 V
0.5 kV500 V
1 kV1,000 V
2 kV2,000 V
3 kV3,000 V
4 kV4,000 V
5 kV5,000 V
6 kV6,000 V
7 kV7,000 V
8 kV8,000 V
9 kV9,000 V
10 kV10,000 V
15 kV15,000 V
20 kV20,000 V
25 kV25,000 V
30 kV30,000 V
40 kV40,000 V
50 kV50,000 V
75 kV75,000 V
100 kV100,000 V
250 kV250,000 V
500 kV500,000 V
1,000 kV1,000,000 V

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilovolts to volts?

Use V = kV × 1000. Multiply the value in kilovolts by 1000.

How many volts are in 1 kilovolt?

1 kilovolt (kV) equals 1,000 volts (V).

How many kilovolts are in 1 volt?

1 volt (V) equals 0.001 kilovolts (kV).

What is 10 kV in V?

10 kilovolts = 10,000 volts.

What is a volt?

SI unit of electric potential difference: 1 W/A.

Formula: V = kV × 1000. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.