Online calculator to convert hectowatts to kilowatts (hW to kW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between hectowatts and kilowatts.
What is a hectowatt (hW)?
A hectowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for hectowatt is hW. There are 10 hectowatts in a kilowatt.
What is a kilowatt (kW)?
A kilowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilowatt is kW. There are 0.1 kilowatts in a hectowatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from hectowatts to kilowatts is:
kilowatts = hectowatts ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectowatts to kilowatts (hW to kW).
Hectowatt to Kilowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 hectowatts to kilowatts (show work) Formula: hectowatts ÷ 10 = kilowatts Calculations: 45,000 hectowatts ÷ 10 = 4,500 kilowatts Result: 45,000 hectowatts is equal to 4,500 kilowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hectowatts to kilowatts.
Hectowatts to Kilowatts Conversion Chart
| hectowatts (hW) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.1 kW |
| 2 hW | 0.2 kW |
| 3 hW | 0.3 kW |
| 4 hW | 0.4 kW |
| 5 hW | 0.5 kW |
| 6 hW | 0.6 kW |
| 7 hW | 0.7 kW |
| 8 hW | 0.8 kW |
| 9 hW | 0.9 kW |
| 10 hW | 1 kW |
| 20 hW | 2 kW |
| 30 hW | 3 kW |
| 40 hW | 4 kW |
| 50 hW | 5 kW |
| 75 hW | 7.5 kW |
| 100 hW | 10 kW |
| 250 hW | 25 kW |
| 500 hW | 50 kW |
| 750 hW | 75 kW |
| 1,000 hW | 100 kW |
| 2,500 hW | 250 kW |
| 5,000 hW | 500 kW |
| 7,500 hW | 750 kW |
| 10,000 hW | 1,000 kW |
| 25,000 hW | 2,500 kW |
| 50,000 hW | 5,000 kW |
| 75,000 hW | 7,500 kW |
| 100,000 hW | 10,000 kW |
| 250,000 hW | 25,000 kW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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