Electric Potential / kV → V
Convert Kilovolts to Volts
Convert electric potential differences in volts and SI multiples. Convert Kilovolts (kV) to Volts (V). Find the formula, worked examples, unit definitions, and practical guidance below.
How to convert kilovolts to volts
A volt is a joule per coulomb. This is a unit conversion, not an AC-to-DC, peak-to-RMS, or circuit calculation. Keep the measurement reference and waveform convention consistent.
Use x for the value in kV, b for the intermediate value in V, and y for the result in V.
V = kV × 1000
Worked examples
10 kV ≈ 10000 V
Step 1: (10 × 1000) ≈ 10000 V.
Step 2: 10000 ÷ 1 ≈ 10000 V.20 kV ≈ 20000 V
Step 1: (20 × 1000) ≈ 20000 V.
Step 2: 20000 ÷ 1 ≈ 20000 V.
Results are rounded to 12 significant digits. Converting units does not increase the precision of the original measurement. Very large or small values outside JavaScript’s finite numeric range are rejected.
About Kilovolts
Kilovolts (kV) measures electric potential under the conventions above. The base value in V is (x × 1000), where x is the numerical value in kV. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
About Volts
Volts (V) measures electric potential under the conventions above. The base value in V is (x × 1), where x is the numerical value in V. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
Definitions and sources
Carry the same physical assumptions into subsequent physics calculations.
Kilovolts to volts reference table
| Kilovolts (kV) | Volts (V) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
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