kW

See also: Appendix:Variations of "kw"
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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[1] (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.
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