Watt VS kilowatt
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A kilowatt and a watt are both units of power. It is used to measure the amount of power an electrical system consumes (or produces). A kilowatt is worth 1,000 watts.
A microwave will consume approximately 1,000 W, equivalent to 1 kW.
The consumption of typical home appliances includes:
| Appliance | Consumption in watts (W) | Consumption is kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|---|
| Light bulb | 60 W | 0.060 kW |
| Eco-friendly light bulb | 15 W | 0.015 kW |
| TV | 150 W | 0.15 kW |
| Washing machine | 500 W | 0.5 kW |
| Toaster | 800 W | 0.8 kW |
| Microwave | 1000 W | 1 kW |
| Electric kettle | 2000 W | 2 kW |