Electric Resistance

Convert kilohms to ohms

1 kiloohm equals 1,000 ohms. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

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1,000 Ω

Multiply the number of kiloohms by 1000 to get ohms. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of kiloohms by 1000 to get ohms.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 kΩ.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 1000.
  3. 1 × 1000 = 1,000 Ω.

Kiloohms to Ohms conversion table

Conversion table from Kiloohms to Ohms
Kiloohms (kΩ) Ohms (Ω)
1 1,000
2 2,000
5 5,000
10 10,000
20 20,000
50 50,000
100 100,000
1,000 1,000,000

Convert Kiloohm to other electric resistance units

1 expressed in every other electric resistance unit on this site.

  • Ohm Ω 1,000
  • Megaohm 0.001
  • Gigaohm 0.000001
  • Teraohm 1e-9
  • Milliohm 1,000,000
  • Microohm µΩ 1,000,000,000
  • Nanoohm 1,000,000,000,000
  • Volt per Ampere V/A 1,000
  • Reciprocal Siemens 1/S 1,000
  • Abohm abΩ 1,000,000,000,000
  • Statohm statΩ 1.1126501e-9
  • Quantized Hall Resistance R_K 0.038740459

About the kiloohm

The kiloohm (kΩ) is a SI unit of electric resistance.

About the ohm

The ohm (Ω) is a SI unit of electric resistance.

Where this conversion is used

Converting kiloohms to ohms comes up when circuit design, cable sizing, and insulation testing.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ohms are in a kiloohm?

One kiloohm equals 1,000 ohms.

How do you convert kiloohms to ohms?

Multiply the number of kiloohms by 1000 to get ohms.

What is 1 ohm in kiloohms?

One ohm equals 0.001 kiloohms.

When would I convert kiloohms to ohms?

This conversion is common when circuit design, cable sizing, and insulation testing.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.