What is a Kilovolt (kV)?
A kilovolt (kV) is a unit of electric potential equal to 1,000 volts.
Definition
Symbol
kV
Category
Voltage
System
Metric
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1 Kilovolt = 1000 Volt (V)
1 Kilovolt = 1000000 Millivolt (mV)
1 Kilovolt = 0.001 Megavolt (MV)
Common Uses
- Power transmission lines
- X-ray equipment
- Electric fencing
