Resistance Converter
Convert electrical resistance between milliohms, ohms, kilohms, and megohms.
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Enter a resistance value and choose a from/to unit to convert between ohms, kilohms, megohms, and milliohms.
Your result
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Converted value
AI explanation
Formula
Converted value = amount × (from-unit-to-ohms factor) ÷ (to-unit-to-ohms factor)Worked example
1000 ohms to kilohms
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | 1000 |
| From unit | ohm |
| To unit | kiloohm |
| Converted value | 1 |
Assumptions
- Uses SI metric prefixes throughout (milli = 10⁻³, kilo = 10³, mega = 10⁶).
Frequently asked questions
How do resistor color codes relate to ohms?
Resistor color bands encode a value directly in ohms (often shown as kΩ or MΩ for larger values) — this converter helps translate between the unit prefixes used on datasheets.
What is a megohm used for?
Megohms (MΩ) describe very high resistance, such as insulation resistance testing or high-impedance measurement instruments.
How many ohms are in a milliohm?
1 ohm = 1,000 milliohms — milliohm-level precision matters for measuring very low resistances, like battery internal resistance or cable resistance.