Online calculator to convert kilowatts to hectowatts (kW to hW) 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 kilowatts and hectowatts.
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.
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.
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 kilowatts to hectowatts is:
hectowatts = kilowatts x 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilowatts to hectowatts (kW to hW).
Kilowatt to Hectowatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 kilowatts to hectowatts (show work) Formula: kilowatts x 10 = hectowatts Calculations: 18 kilowatts x 10 = 180 hectowatts Result: 18 kilowatts is equal to 180 hectowatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to hectowatts.
Kilowatts to Hectowatts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | hectowatts (hW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 10 hW |
| 2 kW | 20 hW |
| 3 kW | 30 hW |
| 4 kW | 40 hW |
| 5 kW | 50 hW |
| 6 kW | 60 hW |
| 7 kW | 70 hW |
| 8 kW | 80 hW |
| 9 kW | 90 hW |
| 10 kW | 100 hW |
| 20 kW | 200 hW |
| 30 kW | 300 hW |
| 40 kW | 400 hW |
| 50 kW | 500 hW |
| 75 kW | 750 hW |
| 100 kW | 1,000 hW |
| 250 kW | 2,500 hW |
| 500 kW | 5,000 hW |
| 750 kW | 7,500 hW |
| 1,000 kW | 10,000 hW |
| 2,500 kW | 25,000 hW |
| 5,000 kW | 50,000 hW |
| 7,500 kW | 75,000 hW |
| 10,000 kW | 100,000 hW |
| 25,000 kW | 250,000 hW |
| 50,000 kW | 500,000 hW |
| 75,000 kW | 750,000 hW |
| 100,000 kW | 1,000,000 hW |
| 250,000 kW | 2,500,000 hW |
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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