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Ohm to Kiloohm Converter

1 ohm is exactly 0.001 kiloohms. Convert ohms (Ω) to kiloohms (kΩ) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Ohm to Kiloohm conversion

1 Ω = 0.001 kΩone ohm in kiloohms

1 kΩ = 1000 Ωone kiloohm in ohms

Ohm (Ω): SI unit of electric resistance: one volt per ampere.

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

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

How to convert ohms to kiloohms

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

Formula

kΩ = Ω × 0.001

Examples

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

Ohm to Kiloohm conversion table

Ohm to Kiloohm
Ohm (Ω)Kiloohm (kΩ)
0.1 Ω0.0001 kΩ
0.5 Ω0.0005 kΩ
1 Ω0.001 kΩ
2 Ω0.002 kΩ
3 Ω0.003 kΩ
5 Ω0.005 kΩ
10 Ω0.01 kΩ
20 Ω0.02 kΩ
25 Ω0.025 kΩ
50 Ω0.05 kΩ
100 Ω0.1 kΩ
250 Ω0.25 kΩ
500 Ω0.5 kΩ
1000 Ω1 kΩ

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many kiloohms are in one ohm?
One ohm is exactly 0.001 kiloohms.
How do I convert kiloohms to ohms?
To convert kiloohms to ohms, multiply the number of kiloohms by 1000. The formula is Ω = kΩ × 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 ohm or a kiloohm?
A kiloohm is 1000 times larger than a ohm. In other words, a ohm is exactly 1/1000 of a kiloohm.