kilovolt to volt
Convert kilovolt (kV) to volt (V). Use an editable voltage converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kV = 1,000 V
Conversion formula
One kilovolt equals 1,000 volt. Multiply your value in kilovolt by this factor to get volt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilovolt:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 V
Conversion table
| kilovolt (kV) | volt (V) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Voltage is electric potential difference.
The base reference used here is the volt. One kilovolt is 1,000 base units; one volt is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
This converts units, not RMS, peak, or peak-to-peak representations.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kV to V?
Multiply the quantity in kV by 1,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the volt to kilovolt converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
