Kiloohm to Megaohm (kΩ to MΩ)
Convert kΩ to MΩ — Electric Resistance converter
Also written as kohm to Mohm.
One kiloohm equals 0.001 MΩ, so to convert kiloohms to megaohms you multiply the value by 0.001. A kiloohm is smaller than a megaohm — going the other way, 1 MΩ = 1000 kΩ. For example, 10 kΩ = 0.01 MΩ and 50 kΩ = 0.05 MΩ.
1 kΩ = 0.001 MΩ
Kiloohm to Megaohm formula
1 Kiloohm = 0.001 MΩ
Worked examples
- 25 kΩ = 0.025 MΩ
- 100 kΩ = 0.1 MΩ
Kiloohm to Megaohm conversion table
| Kiloohm (kΩ) | Megaohm (MΩ) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 12 | 0.012 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Resistor notation and where each scale is used
Resistor values are usually written without a decimal point, because decimal points disappear on smudged schematics and photocopies. BS 1852 notation puts the multiplier where the point would go: 4R7 is 4.7 Ω, 4K7 is 4.7 kΩ, and 4M7 is 4.7 MΩ. A value written plainly as "4.7" with no unit is ambiguous and worth checking.
The scale is decimal throughout: 1 MΩ = 1,000 kΩ = 1,000,000 Ω, and 1 Ω = 1,000 mΩ = 1,000,000 µΩ. On this page, 1 kΩ = 0.001 MΩ.
Megaohms and gigaohms show up in insulation testing and high-impedance input specifications. Readings at this scale are sensitive to humidity and to surface contamination on the board, so they are quoted with test voltage and conditions attached.
Frequently asked questions
How many megaohms are in one kiloohm?
One kiloohm equals 0.001 megaohms (MΩ).
How many kiloohms are in one megaohm?
One megaohm equals 1000 kiloohms (kΩ).
How do you convert kiloohms to megaohms?
1 Kiloohm = 0.001 MΩ. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kΩ in MΩ?
5 kΩ = 0.005 MΩ.
What is 100 kΩ in MΩ?
100 kΩ = 0.1 MΩ.
What is 10 kΩ in MΩ?
10 kΩ = 0.01 MΩ.
What is 1000 kΩ in MΩ?
1000 kΩ = 1 MΩ.
Is a kiloohm bigger than a megaohm?
No. A kiloohm is smaller — one kiloohm equals 0.001 megaohms, while one megaohm equals 1000 kiloohms.