Kilowatt

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/

Kilowatt (noun)

  1. A unit for measuring how fast energy is used or produced. 1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts.

Examples

  • The heater uses 2 kilowatts of power in kW.
  • This motor needs 5 kilowatts of power in kW to run.