Ohms to Kiloohms Converter
Ohms to Kiloohms Conversion
Converting ohms (Ω) to kiloohms (kΩ) is straightforward because it’s just a unit conversion. One kiloohm equals 1,000 ohms, so you divide the number of ohms by 1,000 to get kiloohms
Ohms to Kiloohms Calculation
The resistance (R) in Kiloohms can be calculated from Ohms using the following formula:
R(kΩ) = R(Ω) / 1000
Where:
- R(kΩ) Resistance in Kiloohms (kΩ)
- R(Ω) Resistance in Ohms (Ω)
- 1000 Conversion factor from Ohms to Kiloohms
Key Point: The division by 1000 is necessary to convert Ohms to Kiloohms.
Practical Examples
Example 1
Given:
- Resistance = 5000 Ω
Calculation:
R(kΩ) = 5000 Ω / 1000 = 5 kΩCalculation:
R(kΩ) = 2500 Ω / 1000 = 2.5 kΩImportant Note: Always round calculations to two decimal places for practical applications. In real-world scenarios, consider safety factors and local electrical codes when sizing components.
Ohms to Kiloohms Conversion Table
| Ohms [Ω] | Kiloohms [kΩ] |
|---|---|
| 1 Ω | 0.001 kΩ |
| 10 Ω | 0.01 kΩ |
| 100 Ω | 0.1 kΩ |
| 1,000 Ω | 1 kΩ |
| 2,000 Ω | 2 kΩ |
| 3,000 Ω | 3 kΩ |
| 4,000 Ω | 4 kΩ |
| 5,000 Ω | 5 kΩ |
| 10,000 Ω | 10 kΩ |
