SI Prefixes

Mega to Kilo Converter

Convert mega (M) to kilo (k). 1 mega = 1,000 kilo (exact)

1 mega = 1,000 kilo

How to convert mega to kilo

Formulak = M × 1,000

Multiply the value in mega by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).

A mega is larger than a kilo: one mega contains 1,000 kilo.

Worked examples

  • 1 mega1 M × 1,000 = 1,000 k
  • 5 mega5 M × 1,000 = 5,000 k
  • 10 mega10 M × 1,000 = 10,000 k
  • 20 mega20 M × 1,000 = 20,000 k
  • 100 mega100 M × 1,000 = 100,000 k

Mega to kilo conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Mega to kilo: 0.1–10 M
Mega (M)Kilo (k)
0.1 M100 k
0.25 M250 k
0.5 M500 k
1 M1,000 k
2 M2,000 k
3 M3,000 k
4 M4,000 k
5 M5,000 k
6 M6,000 k
7 M7,000 k
8 M8,000 k
9 M9,000 k
10 M10,000 k
Mega to kilo: 12–1,000 M
Mega (M)Kilo (k)
12 M12,000 k
15 M15,000 k
20 M20,000 k
25 M25,000 k
30 M30,000 k
40 M40,000 k
50 M50,000 k
75 M75,000 k
100 M100,000 k
250 M250,000 k
500 M500,000 k
1,000 M1,000,000 k

About the units

Mega (M)

The mega (M) is a unit of si prefixes in the International System of Units (SI). One mega equals 1,000,000 base units (—).

Kilo (k)

The kilo (k) is a unit of si prefixes in the International System of Units (SI). One kilo equals 1,000 base units (—).

Frequently asked questions

How many kilo are in one mega?

There are 1,000 kilo in one mega, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert mega to kilo?

Multiply the number of mega by 1,000. For example, 10 M × 1,000 = 10,000 k.

How many mega are in one kilo?

One kilo equals 0.001 mega. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.

What is 10 mega in kilo?

10 M = 10,000 k.

Is this M to k converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.

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