kW

See also: Appendix:Variations of "kw"

㎾ U+33BE, ㎾ SQUARE KW ← ㎽ [U+33BD] CJK Compatibility ㎿ → [U+33BF]

Translingual

Etymology

From k (“kilo-”) +‎ W (“watt”).

Symbol

kW

2. (metrology) Symbol for kilowatt, an SI unit of power equal to 10³ watts.

   Holonyms: MW < GW < TW < PW

   Meronyms: mW < W

   • 2012 March 9, “Green cars at 2012 Geneva motor show – in pictures”, in The Guardian‎ (in British English), →ISSN:

     The powertrain also produces 306 PS (225 kW), enough to propel the 1,858 kg Cross Coupé from zero to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 137 mph.