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Yes and no. The lower case "k" is used for thousands in the SI system. It is is short for kilo, as in kilogram (1,000 grams) or kilometer (1,000 meters). However many use capital K's in the same manner even though it is not technically corect/
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Is capital k an abbreviation of thousand?
No it isn't, but THOUS is an abbreviation of the word Thousand.
Should you use a capital K or lower case k for thousand?
For the prefix kilo-, use a lowercase 'k', as in kilometre --> km. For the slang computer term used in gaming, use a capital 'K', as in 120 thousand gold --> 120K gold.
Little or big K in abbreviating thousand dollars?
Use the capital K when denoting thousands.
Capital K or lower case k for thousand?
Lower Case k means 1000, upper case K is meaningless.
Why is k an abbreviation for thousand?
K is an abbreviation for Kilo-(thousand). The abbreviation for Thousand is THOU.
Is capital k an abbreviation of thousand?
No it isn't, but THOUS is an abbreviation of the word Thousand.
Should you use a capital K or lower case k for thousand?
For the prefix kilo-, use a lowercase 'k', as in kilometre --> km. For the slang computer term used in gaming, use a capital 'K', as in 120 thousand gold --> 120K gold.
Little or big K in abbreviating thousand dollars?
Use the capital K when denoting thousands.
Capital K or lower case k for thousand?
Lower Case k means 1000, upper case K is meaningless.
Why it is capital k in the Km?
Because the 'K' represents the word 'Kilo' meaning 'one thousand'. Km is the international symbol for a Kilometre.
Is k hundred or thousand?
K stands for kilo or thousand.
Why is k an abbreviation for thousand?
K is an abbreviation for Kilo-(thousand). The abbreviation for Thousand is THOU.
What has the author John K Wilson written?
John K. Wilson has written: 'Introductory symbolic logic' -- subject(s): Symbolic and mathematical Logic
Why thousand is symbolized with a K?
k = kilo and kilo is the same as thousand
What is 14 k?
k=thousand so 14 thousand or 14000
What is the meaning behind K as in 100k?
k stands for thousand 100 k means 100,000 thousand.
What is the full form of K in thousand?
( k ) Slang One thousand dollars.
