Mega (M)
The mega prefix (M) multiplies a unit by 10⁶ — one million times the base unit.
Mega appears in megabytes (decimal), megahertz, megawatts, and megapascal specifications.
Mega to Kilo
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1 mega = 1,000 kilos
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Conversion table
Selected M values converted to k using the exact factor from this tool.
| M | k |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 M = 1000 k
1 k = 0.001 M
To convert mega to kilo, multiply by 1000.
To convert kilo to mega, multiply by 0.001.
Example: convert 10 M to k
10 × 1000 = 10000 k
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Kilo (k)
The kilo prefix (k) multiplies a unit by 10³ — one thousand times the base unit.
Kilo scales kilograms, kilometers, kilowatts, and countless SI-derived units by a factor of 1,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilos are in one mega?
One mega equals 1,000 kilos. Multiply your megas value by 1,000 to convert to kilos.
What is the conversion formula?
k = M × 1,000The reverse is
M = k × 0.001, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Mega to Kilo converter private?
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