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Kiloohm to Megaohm Converter

1 kiloohm is exactly 0.001 megaohms. Convert kiloohms (kΩ) to megaohms (MΩ) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Kiloohm to Megaohm conversion

1 kΩ = 0.001 MΩone kiloohm in megaohms

1 MΩ = 1000 kΩone megaohm in kiloohms

Kiloohm (kΩ): One thousand ohms. The most common resistor range.

Megaohm (MΩ): One million ohms. Used for insulation resistance.

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert kiloohms to megaohms

To convert kiloohms to megaohms, multiply the number of kiloohms by 0.001.

Formula

MΩ = kΩ × 0.001

Examples

  • 5 kΩ = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 MΩ
  • 25 kΩ = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 MΩ
  • 100 kΩ = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 MΩ

Kiloohm to Megaohm conversion table

Kiloohm to Megaohm
Kiloohm (kΩ)Megaohm (MΩ)
0.1 kΩ0.0001 MΩ
0.5 kΩ0.0005 MΩ
1 kΩ0.001 MΩ
2 kΩ0.002 MΩ
3 kΩ0.003 MΩ
5 kΩ0.005 MΩ
10 kΩ0.01 MΩ
20 kΩ0.02 MΩ
25 kΩ0.025 MΩ
50 kΩ0.05 MΩ
100 kΩ0.1 MΩ
250 kΩ0.25 MΩ
500 kΩ0.5 MΩ
1000 kΩ1 MΩ

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many megaohms are in one kiloohm?
One kiloohm is exactly 0.001 megaohms.
How do I convert megaohms to kiloohms?
To convert megaohms to kiloohms, multiply the number of megaohms by 1000. The formula is kΩ = MΩ × 1000.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a kiloohm or a megaohm?
A megaohm is 1000 times larger than a kiloohm. In other words, a kiloohm is exactly 1/1000 of a megaohm.