Quick reference table
Common electrical resistance conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 kΩ | 1,000 Ω |
| 1 Ω | 0.001 kΩ |
| 1 MΩ | 1,000 kΩ |
| 1 mΩ | 0.001 Ω |
| 1 GΩ | 1,000 MΩ |
How to convert electrical resistance
Resistance is measured in ohms. Resistor values in electronics are usually written in ohms, kilohms and megohms.
Every electrical resistance unit is a fixed multiple of one base unit, the Ω. To convert a value, multiply it by the size of the starting unit and divide by the size of the target unit. For example, to convert kΩ to Ω, multiply by 1,000. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
The converter above does this for you and shows the exact formula under the result.
Worked examples
Kiloohms to Ohms
| Kiloohms (kΩ) | Ohms (Ω) |
|---|---|
| 1 kΩ | 1,000 Ω |
| 2 kΩ | 2,000 Ω |
| 5 kΩ | 5,000 Ω |
| 10 kΩ | 10,000 Ω |
| 25 kΩ | 25,000 Ω |
| 50 kΩ | 50,000 Ω |
| 100 kΩ | 100,000 Ω |
| 1,000 kΩ | 1,000,000 Ω |
Ohms to Kiloohms
| Ohms (Ω) | Kiloohms (kΩ) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ω | 0.001 kΩ |
| 2 Ω | 0.002 kΩ |
| 5 Ω | 0.005 kΩ |
| 10 Ω | 0.01 kΩ |
| 25 Ω | 0.025 kΩ |
| 50 Ω | 0.05 kΩ |
| 100 Ω | 0.1 kΩ |
| 1,000 Ω | 1 kΩ |
Electrical resistance units explained
| Unit | Symbol | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| Microohms | µΩ | 1 µΩ = 0.000001 Ω |
| Milliohms | mΩ | 1 mΩ = 0.001 Ω |
| Ohms | Ω | 1 Ω = 1 Ω |
| Kiloohms | kΩ | 1 kΩ = 1,000 Ω |
| Megaohms | MΩ | 1 MΩ = 1,000,000 Ω |
| Gigaohms | GΩ | 1 GΩ = 1,000,000,000 Ω |
| Teraohms | TΩ | 1 TΩ = 1 Ω |
Popular conversions: ohms to kilohms.
Frequently asked questions
How many ohms is 1 kΩ?
One kilohm (kΩ) is 1,000 ohms (Ω).
How do I convert kΩ to Ω?
Multiply the value in kΩ by 1,000 to get Ω. For example, 10 kΩ = 10,000 Ω.
How many Ω is 1 kΩ?
1 kΩ = 1,000 Ω, and 1 Ω = 0.001 kΩ.
Does this electrical resistance converter work offline?
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