Electric Resistance Converter
Electrical resistance measures how strongly a component opposes the flow of current. The SI unit is the ohm (Ω). By Ohm’s law, one volt across one ohm drives a current of one ampere.
1 Kiloohm = 1,000 Ohm
How to convert Kiloohm to Ohm
One Kiloohm equals 1,000 Ohm, so multiply any value in kΩ by 1,000 to get Ω. To convert back, divide by 1,000 — or multiply by 0.001.
Ω = kΩ × 1,000
Example: 25 kΩ × 1,000 = 25,000 Ω.
Kiloohm to Ohm table
| Kiloohm (kΩ) | Ohm (Ω) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Ohm to Kiloohm table
| Ohm (Ω) | Kiloohm (kΩ) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Electric Resistance units at a glance
All 8 units this converter supports, each expressed in Ohm (Ω) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in Ω | 1 Ω in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohm | Ω | 1 | 1 |
| Milliohm | mΩ | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Microohm | µΩ | 0.000001 | 1,000,000 |
| Kiloohm | kΩ | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Megaohm | MΩ | 1,000,000 | 0.000001 |
| Gigaohm | GΩ | 1,000,000,000 | 1e-9 |
| Abohm (EMU) | abΩ | 1e-9 | 1,000,000,000 |
| Statohm (ESU) | statΩ | 898,755,178,700 | 1.112650056e-12 |
Where electric resistance conversions are used
Choosing resistors, testing circuits with a multimeter, and calculating power lost in wiring.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Kiloohm in Ohm?
1 Kiloohm (kΩ) is 1,000 Ohm (Ω).
What is 1 Ohm in Kiloohm?
1 Ohm (Ω) is 0.001 Kiloohm (kΩ).
How do I convert Kiloohm to Ohm?
Multiply the value in Kiloohm by 1,000. For example, 5 kΩ × 1,000 = 5,000 Ω. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many units does the electric resistance converter support?
It converts between 8 units: Ohm, Milliohm, Microohm, Kiloohm, Megaohm, Gigaohm, Abohm (EMU), Statohm (ESU).
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.