Mega (M) and kilo (k) are SI prefixes denoting multiplication factors of 1,000,000 and 1,000, respectively. The conversion factor between mega and kilo is 1 mega = 1,000 kilo. These units are widely used in science and industry, for example, expressing electrical power (megawatts) and mass (kilograms). Conversion tools and resources are available online and in scientific software to facilitate conversions between mega and kilo. Historically, the prefixes mega and kilo originated from the Greek words for “large” and “thousand,” and their standardization in the SI system ensured consistency and accuracy in scientific measurements.
