Kiloohms to Ohms Converter (kΩ to Ω)
How to Convert Kiloohms to Ohms
To convert kiloohms (kΩ) to ohms (Ω), multiply the kiloohm value by 1,000:
Ohms = Kiloohms × 1,000
This is because 1 kiloohm equals 1,000 ohms.
Kiloohms to Ohms Conversion Table
| Kiloohms (kΩ) | Ohms (Ω) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 kΩ | 1 Ω |
| 0.01 kΩ | 10 Ω |
| 0.1 kΩ | 100 Ω |
| 0.5 kΩ | 500 Ω |
| 1 kΩ | 1,000 Ω |
| 2.5 kΩ | 2,500 Ω |
| 5 kΩ | 5,000 Ω |
| 10 kΩ | 10,000 Ω |
| 50 kΩ | 50,000 Ω |
| 100 kΩ | 100,000 Ω |
| 1,000 kΩ | 1,000,000 Ω |
Understanding Kiloohms and Ohms
What is an Ohm (Ω)?
The ohm (Ω) is the SI unit of electrical resistance. It represents the resistance between two points of a conductor when a constant potential difference of 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere. The unit is named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm.
What is a Kiloohm (kΩ)?
A kiloohm (kΩ) is a unit of electrical resistance equal to 1,000 ohms. The prefix “kilo” represents a factor of 10³ in the metric system. Kiloohms are commonly used when dealing with larger resistance values to avoid writing many zeros.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert kiloohms to ohms is:
Ohms = Kiloohms × 1,000
Examples
Example 1: Convert 2.5 kΩ to ohms
Ohms = 2.5 kΩ × 1,000 = 2,500 Ω
Example 2: Convert 0.05 kΩ to ohms
Ohms = 0.05 kΩ × 1,000 = 50 Ω
Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance. The formula is:
V = I × R
Where:
- V = Voltage in volts (V)
- I = Current in amperes (A)
- R = Resistance in ohms (Ω)
Practical Applications
Understanding the conversion between kiloohms and ohms is essential in various electrical and electronic applications:
- Reading resistor color codes
- Designing electronic circuits
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Working with resistance measurements in multimeters
- Calculating power dissipation in resistive components
Converting Between Other Resistance Units
Besides kiloohms and ohms, other common resistance units include:
- Megaohm (MΩ): 1 MΩ = 1,000 kΩ = 1,000,000 Ω
- Milliohm (mΩ): 1 Ω = 1,000 mΩ
- Microohm (μΩ): 1 mΩ = 1,000 μΩ