The kilovolt is a voltage unit equal to 1,000 volts. It is common in medium- and high-voltage systems.
It became standard as larger transmission and distribution voltages needed compact notation.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI, multiple unit). SI equivalent: 1 kV = 1000 V.
Kilovolt facts
- Unit name
- Kilovolt
- Symbol
- kV
- Category
- Electricity
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI, multiple unit)
- SI equivalent
- 1 kV = 1000 V
- Common uses
- Grid systems, transformers and high-voltage equipment
Definition of the kilovolt
The kilovolt is a voltage unit equal to 1,000 volts. It is common in medium- and high-voltage systems.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI, multiple unit)
SI equivalent: 1 kV = 1000 V
History of the kilovolt
It became standard as larger transmission and distribution voltages needed compact notation.
Where is the kilovolt used?
Grid systems, transformers and high-voltage equipment