Kilosiemens (kS) Converter

Convert Kilosiemens to Other Electrical Conductance Units

Siemens (S)
1000
Millisiemens (mS)
1000000
Microsiemens (µS)
1000000000
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Understanding Kilosiemens (kS)

What is a Kilosiemens?

A kilosiemens (kS) is an SI derived unit of electrical conductance, equal to 1,000 siemens. It measures how easily electrical current flows through a material. The symbol 'kS' uses the prefix 'kilo-' (k) to indicate 1,000 times the base unit siemens (S).

Practical Applications

Kilosiemens are commonly used in:

  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Power transmission equipment
  • High-conductivity materials testing
  • Large-scale electrical conductance measurements

Conversion Relationships

Key conversion factors for kilosiemens:

  • 1 kS = 1,000 S (siemens)
  • 1 kS = 1,000,000 mS (millisiemens)
  • 1 kS = 1,000,000,000 µS (microsiemens)