**1 kV** in electricity means **1 kilovolt**, or **1000 volts**.
Let me explain it simply:
* **"kilo"** is a prefix in the metric system that means **1000**.
* **"V"** stands for **volts**, which is the unit used to measure **voltage** or **electrical potential difference**.
So,
**1 kV = 1 kilovolt = 1000 volts (V)**.
### Example:
If a power line is said to carry **11 kV**, it means it carries **11,000 volts**.
Would you like a simple explanation of what voltage is?