Symbols:K
kilo-
- $\mathrm k$
The Système Internationale d'Unités symbol for the metric scaling prefix kilo, denoting $10^{\, 3 }$, is $\mathrm { k }$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {k} .
Subgroup
- $K$
Frequently used, in conjunction with $H$, to represent a general subgroup of a given group $G$ when two such subgroups need to be discussed.
Field
- $K$
One of the letters used as a variable denoting a general field.
Field as Algebraic Structure
- $\struct {K, +, \circ}$
The full specification for a field, where $+$ and $\circ$ are respectively the addition and product operations.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\struct {K, +, \circ}\) is \struct {K, +, \circ} .
Unit Vector
- $\mathbf k$
A unit vector, usually in the direction of the $z$-axis.
Hence it is usually aligned so as to be parallel to the vertical direction in a given frame of reference.
Unit Quaternion
- $\mathbf k$
Used to denote one of the units in the system of quaternions.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathbf k\) is \mathbf k .
Boltzmann's Constant
- $k$
The symbol for Boltzmann's constant is $k$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is k .
Kelvin
- $\mathrm K$
The symbol for the kelvin is $\mathrm K$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm K .
Kernel
- $K$
Often used to denote the kernel of a general homomorphism.
Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind
- $\map K k$
- $\ds \map K k = \int \limits_0^{\pi / 2} \frac {\d \phi} {\sqrt {1 - k^2 \sin^2 \phi} }$
is the complete elliptic integral of the first kind, and is a function of $k$, defined on the interval $0 < k < 1$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\map K k\) is \map K k .
Kilometre
- $\mathrm {km}$
The symbol for the kilometre is $\mathrm {km}$:
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {km} .
Kilogram
- $\mathrm {kg}$
The symbol for the kilogram is $\mathrm {kg}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kg}\) is \mathrm {kg} .
Kilogram Force
- $\mathrm {kgf}$
The symbol for the kilogram force is $\mathrm {kgf}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kgf}\) is \mathrm {kgf} .
Kilopond
- $\mathrm {kp}$
The symbol for the kilopond is $\mathrm {kp}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kp}\) is \mathrm {kp} .
Kilogram Force per Square Centimetre
- $\mathrm {kgf / cm^2}$
The symbol for the kilogram force per square centimetre is $\mathrm {kgf / cm^2}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kgf / cm^2}\) is \mathrm {kgf / cm^2} .
Kilogram Force per Square Millimetre
- $\mathrm {kgf / mm^2}$
The symbol for the kilogram force per square millimetre is $\mathrm {kgf / mm^2}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kgf / mm^2}\) is \mathrm {kgf / mm^2} .
Kilogram Force Second per Square Metre
- $\mathrm {kgf \, s / m^2}$
The symbol for the kilogram force second per square metre is $\mathrm {kgf \, s / m^2}$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {kgf \, s / m^2} .
Kilojoule
- $\mathrm {kJ}$
The symbol for the kilojoule is $\mathrm {kJ}$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {kJ} .
Kilowatt
- $\mathrm {kW}$
The symbol for the kilowatt is $\mathrm {kW}$:
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {kW} .
Kilowatt-Hour
- $\mathrm {kWh}$
The symbol for the kilowatt-hour is $\mathrm {kWh}$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {kWh} .
Thermal Conductivity
- $k$
One of the usual symbols used to denote the thermal conductivity of a substance is $k$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is k .
Internal Energy at $290 \, \mathrm K$
- $\mathrm {kT}$
The symbol for the internal energy at $290 \, \mathrm K$ is $\mathrm {kT}$.
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {kT}\) is \mathrm {kT} .