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Also known as k, kilo-

Kilo is a unit prefix in the metric system of measurement, denoting multiplication by one thousand (103). The International System of Units reserves the lowercase symbol k.

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A kilo is a metric prefix that means one thousand times a larger unit—for example, one kilogram equals one thousand grams. It's a standardized way to express large quantities more simply, making measurements easier to understand and communicate across different fields and countries.

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Followed by
mega
Follows
hecto
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numeric value
1000
unit symbol
к
different from
Kilo
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NCI Thesaurus ID
C48436
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