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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.
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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Within Vinony's link graph, kilo- is referenced by 112 other articles, and connects out to 1000, joule and bit.
It sits within the topics 1000 (number) and SI prefixes.
Its subject is documented across 56 Wikipedia language editions.
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- numeric value
- 1000
- unit symbol
- к
- different from
- Kilo
- maintained by WikiProject
- WikiProject Mathematics
- NCI Thesaurus ID
- C48436
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