siemens to kilosiemens
Convert siemens (S) to kilosiemens (kS). Use an editable electrical conductance converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 S = 0.001 kS
Conversion formula
One siemens equals 0.001 kilosiemens. Multiply your value in siemens by this factor to get kilosiemens. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 siemens:5 × 0.001 = 0.005 kS
Conversion table
| siemens (S) | kilosiemens (kS) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
About these measurements
Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance.
The base reference used here is the siemens. One siemens is 1 base units; one kilosiemens is 1,000 base units.
Important distinctions
To convert resistance into conductance, take a reciprocal. A direct unit conversion does not do that.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert S to kS?
Multiply the quantity in S by 0.001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilosiemens to siemens converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
