How to convert volts to kilovolts
Voltage Converter
Convert between volts and kilovolts with precision
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About Voltage Conversion
+Conversion Formula
1 Kilovolt (kV) = 1,000 Volts (V)
To convert from Volts to Kilovolts: divide by 1,000
To convert from Kilovolts to Volts: multiply by 1,000
Common Voltage References
Application
Typical Voltage
Battery (AA, AAA)
1.5 V
USB Standard
5 V
Household Outlet (US)
120 V
Household Outlet (EU)
230 V
Electric Vehicle Charging
400 V - 800 V
Local Power Distribution
10 kV - 33 kV
High Voltage Transmission
110 kV - 1,200 kV
1 V = 10-3 kV = 0.001 kV
or
1 kV = 103 V = 1000 V
Volts to kilovolts formula
The voltage V in kilovolts (kV) is equal to the voltage V in volts (V) divided by 1000:
V(kV) = V(V) / 1000
Example
Convert 3 volts to kilovolts:
V(kV) = 3V / 1000 = 0.003 kV
Volts to kilovolts conversion table
Volts (V) | Kilovolts (kV) |
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0 V | 0 kV |
1 V | 0.001 kV |
10 V | 0.01 kV |
100 V | 0.1 kV |
1000 V | 1 kV |