Kiloohm to Microohm (kΩ to μΩ)
Convert kΩ to μΩ — Electric Resistance converter
Also written as kohm to uohm.
One kiloohm equals 1000000000 μΩ, so to convert kiloohms to microohms you multiply the value by 1000000000. A kiloohm is larger than a microohm — going the other way, 1 μΩ = 1.000000e-9 kΩ. For example, 10 kΩ = 10000000000 μΩ and 50 kΩ = 50000000000 μΩ.
1 kΩ = 1000000000 μΩ
Kiloohm to Microohm formula
1 Kiloohm = 1000000000 μΩ
Worked examples
- 25 kΩ = 25000000000 μΩ
- 100 kΩ = 100000000000 μΩ
Kiloohm to Microohm conversion table
| Kiloohm (kΩ) | Microohm (μΩ) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000000000 |
| 2 | 2000000000 |
| 3 | 3000000000 |
| 5 | 5000000000 |
| 8 | 8000000000 |
| 10 | 10000000000 |
| 12 | 12000000000 |
| 15 | 15000000000 |
| 20 | 20000000000 |
| 25 | 25000000000 |
| 50 | 50000000000 |
| 100 | 100000000000 |
| 250 | 250000000000 |
| 500 | 500000000000 |
| 1000 | 1.000000e+12 |
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 = 1000000000 μΩ.
Milliohms and microohms are the domain of shunts, contact resistance, busbars and battery internal resistance. At these values the resistance of your test leads is no longer negligible, which is why they are measured with a four-wire (Kelvin) connection rather than a standard multimeter.
Frequently asked questions
How many microohms are in one kiloohm?
One kiloohm equals 1000000000 microohms (μΩ).
How many kiloohms are in one microohm?
One microohm equals 1.000000e-9 kiloohms (kΩ).
How do you convert kiloohms to microohms?
1 Kiloohm = 1000000000 μΩ. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kΩ in μΩ?
5 kΩ = 5000000000 μΩ.
What is 100 kΩ in μΩ?
100 kΩ = 100000000000 μΩ.
What is 10 kΩ in μΩ?
10 kΩ = 10000000000 μΩ.
What is 1000 kΩ in μΩ?
1000 kΩ = 1.000000e+12 μΩ.
Is a kiloohm bigger than a microohm?
Yes. A kiloohm is larger — one kiloohm equals 1000000000 microohms (μΩ).