1 kilo = 1,000 base unit (no prefix)
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Quick answer
The Metric Prefix Converter converts between 25 units. For example, 1 kilo = 1,000 base unit (no prefix). Pick any two units and the answer appears as you type.
About the Metric Prefix Converter
Convert between SI metric prefixes — from quecto (10⁻³⁰) to quetta (10³⁰) — including kilo, mega, giga, milli, micro and nano. The base unit is the base unit (no prefix); every one of the 25 units is defined against it, so any pair converts directly in a single step.
Use it as a free online metric prefix calculator: type a value and the result appears as you type, the formula for the selected units is shown below, and the conversion chart lists the most common values — no app, no sign-up.
How to Convert kilo to base unit (no prefix)
To convert kilo to base unit (no prefix), multiply the value in kilo by 1,000.
kilo to base unit (no prefix) conversion chart
| kilo | base unit (no prefix) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Common metric prefix conversions
- 1 kilo = 1,000 base unit (no prefix)
- 1 kilo = 1E-27 quetta
- 1 kilo = 1E-21 yotta
- 1 kilo = 1E-15 exa
- 1 kilo = 1E-9 tera
- 1 kilo = 0.001 mega
- 1 kilo = 100 deka
- 1 kilo = 100,000 centi
- 1 kilo = 1,000,000,000 micro
- 1 kilo = 1E15 pico
How to Use the Metric Prefix Converter
- Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
- Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
- Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilo to base unit (no prefix)?
To convert kilo to base unit (no prefix), multiply the value in kilo by 1,000. For example, 1 kilo = 1,000 base unit (no prefix). Type any value above and the answer updates as you type.
How many base unit (no prefix) are in a kilo?
There are 1,000 base unit (no prefix) in 1 kilo. To convert kilo to base unit (no prefix), multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 kilo = 10,000 base unit (no prefix). To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many kilo are in a mega?
There are 1,000 kilo in 1 mega. To convert mega to kilo, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 mega = 10,000 kilo. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many mega are in a giga?
There are 1,000 mega in 1 giga. To convert giga to mega, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 giga = 10,000 mega. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many giga are in a tera?
There are 1,000 giga in 1 tera. To convert tera to giga, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 tera = 10,000 giga. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many micro are in a milli?
There are 1,000 micro in 1 milli. To convert milli to micro, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 milli = 10,000 micro. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many nano are in a micro?
There are 1,000 nano in 1 micro. To convert micro to nano, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 micro = 10,000 nano. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many milli are in a base unit (no prefix)?
There are 1,000 milli in 1 base unit (no prefix). To convert base unit (no prefix) to milli, multiply by 1,000 — for example, 10 base unit (no prefix) = 10,000 milli. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many kilo are in a giga?
There are 1,000,000 kilo in 1 giga. To convert giga to kilo, multiply by 1,000,000 — for example, 10 giga = 10,000,000 kilo. To go the other way, divide by 1,000,000.
How many kilo are in a base unit (no prefix)?
There are 0.001 kilo in 1 base unit (no prefix). To convert base unit (no prefix) to kilo, multiply by 0.001 — for example, 10 base unit (no prefix) = 0.01 kilo. To go the other way, divide by 0.001.
What is the base unit for metric prefix conversions?
The base unit (no prefix). Every one of the 25 units in this converter is defined relative to the base unit (no prefix), so any two units convert directly in one step.
How many units does the Metric Prefix Converter support?
The Metric Prefix Converter handles 25 units. You can convert between any two of them, or see your value in every unit at once in the "All conversions" table.
How accurate is this metric prefix converter?
Conversions use exact definitions wherever one exists (for example the international inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the pound exactly 0.45359237 kg) and calculate in double precision. Choose how many significant digits to show — up to 15.
How do I use the Metric Prefix Converter?
Type a value in the From box and pick its unit, then pick the unit you want in the To list — the answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or open the "All conversions" table to see the value in every unit.
Is the Metric Prefix Converter free, and does it work offline?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Once the page has loaded, every conversion runs in your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers. It's one of 77 unit converters on House of Convert.