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• kV
  kV

  kilovolt; kilovolts.
• K.V.
  K.V.

  abbreviation

  Köchel-Verzeichnis, the chronological listing of Mozart's works (used with a number to identify a specific work).
• KV
  KV

  abbreviation

  Köchel Verzeichnis See K

kV

¹ American  

Or kv

1. kilovolt; kilovolts.

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K.V. ² American  

abbreviation

Music.

1. Köchel-Verzeichnis, the chronological listing of Mozart's works (used with a number to identify a specific work).

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KV ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Köchel Verzeichnis See K

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kV ² British  

abbreviation

1. kilovolt

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Etymology

Origin of KV

German, literally: Köchel catalogue

Example Sentences

China’s grid, the world’s largest, produces 40% more power than the U.S. and the European Union combined, utilizing 1,000 kV ultra-high voltage lines.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They hold up two transmission lines: the Gould-Sylmar 220 kV circuit and the Eagle Rock-Sylmar 220 kV circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

However, a 330/750 kV reserve line was delivering energy to the grid and could provide power to the plant if necessary, it added.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2022

In addition to the regular lines, Zaporizhzhia has a backup 330 kV line to a nearby coal-fired power plant.

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2022

Note that if 100 MW of power had been transmitted at 25 kV, then a current of 4000 A would have been needed.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015