Online calculator to convert kilowatts to microwatts (kW to μW) 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 microwatts.
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 0.000000001 kilowatts in a microwatt.
What is a microwatt (μW)?
A microwatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for microwatt is μW. There are 1,000,000,000 microwatts 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 microwatts is:
microwatts = kilowatts x 1,000,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilowatts to microwatts (kW to μW).
Kilowatt to Microwatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 kilowatts to microwatts (show work) Formula: kilowatts x 1,000,000,000 = microwatts Calculations: 18 kilowatts x 1,000,000,000 = 18,000,000,000 microwatts Result: 18 kilowatts is equal to 18,000,000,000 microwatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to microwatts.
Kilowatts to Microwatts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | microwatts (μW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1,000,000,000 μW |
| 2 kW | 2,000,000,000 μW |
| 3 kW | 3,000,000,000 μW |
| 4 kW | 4,000,000,000 μW |
| 5 kW | 5,000,000,000 μW |
| 6 kW | 6,000,000,000 μW |
| 7 kW | 7,000,000,000 μW |
| 8 kW | 8,000,000,000 μW |
| 9 kW | 9,000,000,000 μW |
| 10 kW | 10,000,000,000 μW |
| 20 kW | 20,000,000,000 μW |
| 30 kW | 30,000,000,000 μW |
| 40 kW | 40,000,000,000 μW |
| 50 kW | 50,000,000,000 μW |
| 75 kW | 75,000,000,000 μW |
| 100 kW | 100,000,000,000 μW |
| 250 kW | 250,000,000,000 μW |
| 500 kW | 500,000,000,000 μW |
| 750 kW | 750,000,000,000 μW |
| 1,000 kW | 1,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 2,500 kW | 2,500,000,000,000 μW |
| 5,000 kW | 5,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 7,500 kW | 7,500,000,000,000 μW |
| 10,000 kW | 10,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 25,000 kW | 25,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 50,000 kW | 50,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 75,000 kW | 75,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 100,000 kW | 100,000,000,000,000 μW |
| 250,000 kW | 250,000,000,000,000 μW |
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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