Convert kilometers to meters

Please provide values below to convert kilometers [km] to meters [m], or vice versa.

km
m

 

How do I convert kilometers to meters?

The formula to convert kilometers to meters is:

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters

To convert kilometers to meters, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000.

Examples

  • 5 km = 5 × 1,000 = 5,000 meters
  • 10 km = 10 × 1,000 = 10,000 meters
  • 20 km = 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 meters

 

 

What are meters?

A meter is a unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. The meter's origins are in the French Revolution, when it was introduced as a decimal-based system of measurement. The main uses of meters are in scientific and technical applications and everyday measurements, such as measuring the length of a room or the height of a person.

To convert meters to other units of length, you can use the following conversions:

  • 1 meter = 100 centimeters
  • 1 meter = 1000 millimeters
  • 1 meter = 3.2808 feet
  • 1 meter = 1.0936 yards

 

What are kilometers?

Kilometers (km) is a unit of distance in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1000 meters. It is widely used in most countries and in scientific applications.

The kilometer is widely used in scientific, technical, and everyday applications, such as measuring distances between cities, tracking speed, and in transportation. The kilometer originated in France during the French Revolution, as part of the metric system.

 

 

Kilometers to meters conversion table

Below you will find a table of conversions from kilometres to meters for common distances:

Kilometer (km)Meter (m)
0.0110
0.1100
11,000
22,000
33,000
55,000
1010,000
2020,000
5050,000
100100,000
1,0001,000,000

 

So, to summarize:

  • 1 kilometer = 1000 meters
  • 1 meter = 1/1000 or 0.001 kilometers

__

Miles to kilometers converter

Yards to meters

Kilometers per hour to miles per hour converter