What does 4k7 mean on a resistor?

It is 4.7 kΩ written so the decimal point cannot be lost in printing or photocopying. Enter it here as 4.7 kΩ.

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1 Ω = 0.001 kΩ

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Converts between ohms and their multiples - the values printed on resistors, measured by multimeters and quoted in insulation tests.

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What does 4k7 mean on a resistor?: It is 4.7 kΩ written so the decimal point cannot be lost in printing or photocopying. Enter it here as 4.7 kΩ.