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Kilo (symbol: k) is a unit prefix in the International System of Units (SI) denoting 103 or 1000. For example:
- one kilogram is 1000 grams
- one kilometre is 1000 metres
- one kilojoule is 1000 joules
The kilo prefix is derived from the Greek word χίλιοι ("chilioi"), meaning thousand. It was originally adopted by Antoine Lavoisier and his group in 1795, and introduced into the metric system in France with its establishment in 1799. The General Conference on Weights and Measures was formed in 1875.
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∙ 14y ago"kilo" is prefix of Greek origin meaning 'a thousand'
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How do you say What is wrong with you in Yoruba language?
You say "What is wrong with you?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Kilo ndamu e?".
What language does the word 'kilo' come from?
The prefix "kilo-", meaning "one thousand" was introduced in the French, 1795, when France officially adopted the metric system. The word derives from the Greek khilioi, "thousand", of unknown origin.
Which prefix has the greater value is greater kilo or milli?
The prefix kilo- is larger. Kilo- means thousand. The prefix milli- means thousandth.
What is the prefix used to express 1000?
"Kilo-", as in "kilometer", or "kilobyte". Or "Milli-", when it isn't used to mean 1/1000, as in "millennium".
How much larger is a kilo than a deka?
1 kilo- is 9 "dekas" larger than a deka-. (In other words, 10 x deka- = kilo-)
How do you say What is wrong with you in Yoruba language?
You say "What is wrong with you?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Kilo ndamu e?".
What language are the following milli hecto deci deka kilo centi?
they are french and originally derived from greek
What does KV mean in electrical language?
Kilo Volts K = 1000 so 5KV = 5000 volts
What language does the word 'kilo' come from?
The prefix "kilo-", meaning "one thousand" was introduced in the French, 1795, when France officially adopted the metric system. The word derives from the Greek khilioi, "thousand", of unknown origin.
What is heavier a kilo of sand a kilo of iron a kilo of feathers a kilo of flour or a kilo of fruits?
They are equal weight.
What is heavier a kilo of lead or kilo of flour or kilo of feathers?
it is obviously the same weight because it say KILO for both!
How many kilo grams in one kilo?
a kilogram and a kilo are the same thing
What is larger a kilo or a gram?
A kilo
What is a kilo liters?
1 kilo
What fractional part of a kilometer is 300 meters?
kilo means 1000.kilo means 1000.kilo means 1000.kilo means 1000.
Give the value of a kilo?
It depends largely on what it's a kilo of--a kilo of brick dust is much less expensive than a kilo of steel, which is less expensive than a kilo of uranium.
What is the plural of kilo?
Kilo is an abbreviation for kilogram. Therefore, the correct plural of kilo is kilograms.
