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Ω, kΩ, MΩ, mΩ.

1 kilohm = 1,000 ohms

How it’s calculated

Ω = kΩ × 1000

  • Multiply the value in kilohms by 1000.
  • To go back, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
  • 1 kΩ = 1,000 Ω · 1 Ω = 0.001 kΩ
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step
  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 kΩ = 1000 Ω. Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units); BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.).

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put kΩ in the denominator so it cancels, leaving Ω.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 1000 Ω

1 kΩ in other units

Batch convert kΩ → Ω
Results
  1. 1 kΩ = 1000 Ω
  2. 5 kΩ = 5000 Ω
  3. 10 kΩ = 10000 Ω
  4. 25 kΩ = 25000 Ω

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Common resistance conversions

Resistance units and exact definitions

UnitSystemDefinition
Ohm (Ω)SI (metric)Base unit
Milliohm (mΩ)SI (metric)1 mΩ = 0.001 Ω
Kilohm (kΩ)SI (metric)1 kΩ = 1000 Ω
Megohm (MΩ)SI (metric)1 MΩ = 1000000 Ω
Gigohm (GΩ)SI (metric)1 GΩ = 1000000000 Ω

Kilohms to ohms conversion table

kilohm (kΩ) to ohm (Ω)
Kilohms (kΩ)Ohms (Ω)
0.1 kΩ100 Ω
0.5 kΩ500 Ω
1 kΩ1,000 Ω
2 kΩ2,000 Ω
3 kΩ3,000 Ω
4 kΩ4,000 Ω
5 kΩ5,000 Ω
6 kΩ6,000 Ω
7 kΩ7,000 Ω
8 kΩ8,000 Ω
9 kΩ9,000 Ω
10 kΩ10,000 Ω
15 kΩ15,000 Ω
20 kΩ20,000 Ω
25 kΩ25,000 Ω
30 kΩ30,000 Ω
40 kΩ40,000 Ω
50 kΩ50,000 Ω
75 kΩ75,000 Ω
100 kΩ100,000 Ω
250 kΩ250,000 Ω
500 kΩ500,000 Ω
1,000 kΩ1,000,000 Ω

Frequently asked questions

Which resistance units can I convert?

ohms (Ω), milliohms (mΩ), kilohms (kΩ), megohms (MΩ), gigohms (GΩ).

How accurate are the results?

Every unit is stored with its exact defining factor (NIST SP 811, NIST Handbook 44 or the BIPM SI Brochure). Calculations use double-precision arithmetic and are rounded only for display, to 5 significant figures by default (trailing zeros dropped, so 1 km shows as 1000 m). You can choose Auto (up to 10 digits), fixed decimals or more significant figures, or switch to scientific or engineering notation.