Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kw
Unit of measurement
kil-oh-watt
Definition
Kw is a unit of power equal to one thousand watts. It is commonly used to measure electrical power and is often seen in the context of electricity consumption and generation.
Examples
- The light bulb uses 60 kw of power.
- A typical electric car might have a power rating of around 100 kw.
- Solar panels are often rated in kilowatts to indicate their output capacity.
Meaning
The term ‘kw’ is an abbreviation for kilowatt, a measure of power that indicates how much energy is consumed or produced over a period of time.
Synonyms
- kilowatt
- power rating
- energy unit
