Online calculator to convert kilowatts to terawatts (kW to TW) 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 terawatts.
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 1,000,000,000 kilowatts in a terawatt.
What is a terawatt (TW)?
A terawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for terawatt is TW. There are 0.000000001 terawatts 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 terawatts is:
terawatts = kilowatts ÷ 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 terawatts (kW to TW).
Kilowatt to Terawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 450,000,000 kilowatts to terawatts (show work) Formula: kilowatts ÷ 1,000,000,000 = terawatts Calculations: 450,000,000 kilowatts ÷ 1,000,000,000 = 0.45 terawatts Result: 450,000,000 kilowatts is equal to 0.45 terawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to terawatts.
Kilowatts to Terawatts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | terawatts (TW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.000000001 TW |
| 2 kW | 0.000000002 TW |
| 3 kW | 0.000000003 TW |
| 4 kW | 0.000000004 TW |
| 5 kW | 0.000000005 TW |
| 6 kW | 0.000000006 TW |
| 7 kW | 0.000000007 TW |
| 8 kW | 0.000000008 TW |
| 9 kW | 0.000000009 TW |
| 10 kW | 0.00000001 TW |
| 20 kW | 0.00000002 TW |
| 30 kW | 0.00000003 TW |
| 40 kW | 0.00000004 TW |
| 50 kW | 0.00000005 TW |
| 75 kW | 0.000000075 TW |
| 100 kW | 0.0000001 TW |
| 250 kW | 0.00000025 TW |
| 500 kW | 0.0000005 TW |
| 750 kW | 0.00000075 TW |
| 1,000 kW | 0.000001 TW |
| 2,500 kW | 0.0000025 TW |
| 5,000 kW | 0.000005 TW |
| 7,500 kW | 0.0000075 TW |
| 10,000 kW | 0.00001 TW |
| 25,000 kW | 0.000025 TW |
| 50,000 kW | 0.00005 TW |
| 75,000 kW | 0.000075 TW |
| 100,000 kW | 0.0001 TW |
| 250,000 kW | 0.00025 TW |
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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