Which is equal to one kilovolt?

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote multiples or fractions of base electrical units. The prefix 'kilo-' always means one thousand (1,000) of the base unit. Therefore, one kilovolt (kV) is exactly equal to one thousand volts. This is the exact same logic used when stating a kilometer is one thousand meters or a kilogram is one thousand grams. The distractor 'one million volts' describes a megavolt (MV), while 'one one-thousandth of a volt' describes a millivolt (mV). Memorizing these standard prefixes is a crucial building block for understanding radio electronics.