kilo
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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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- numeric value
- 1000
- unit symbol
- к
- NCI Thesaurus ID
- C48436
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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.
Kilo is derived from the Greek word (), meaning "thousand".