volt to kilovolt
Convert volt (V) to kilovolt (kV). Use an editable voltage converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 V = 0.001 kV
Conversion formula
One volt equals 0.001 kilovolt. Multiply your value in volt by this factor to get kilovolt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 volt:5 × 0.001 = 0.005 kV
Conversion table
| volt (V) | kilovolt (kV) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
About these measurements
Voltage is electric potential difference.
The base reference used here is the volt. One volt is 1 base units; one kilovolt is 1,000 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 V to kV?
Multiply the quantity in V by 0.001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilovolt to volt 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.
