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KILOWATT - A measurement of power equal to 1,000 watts. 100 volts flowing at the rate of 10 amperes equals 1 kilowatt. Abbreviation is kw or KW.


KILOWATT HOUR - The work accomplished by an agent operating at a power level of a kilowatt for one hour. 1kw. hr. = 1,000 watts x 3,600 seconds or 3,600,000 watt seconds. kw or KW - Abbreviation for kilowatt.