Convert square kilometers to square centimeters
Accurate tool to convert between km² and cm²
Area
Square kilometers
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
Square centimeters
The square centimeter is a metric unit of area equal to a square with 1cm sides.
Formula
To convert from square kilometers to cm2, multiply the area by 10,000,000,000.
square kilometers (km2)
Description
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
History
Derived from the kilometer. Used for large scale geographical measurements.
Symbol Origin
Square of 'kilometer'.
Usage Context
Used for measuring countries, cities, and lakes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, is only 0.44 km².
cm2 (cm2)
Description
The square centimeter is a metric unit of area equal to a square with 1cm sides.
History
Derived from the centimeter.
Symbol Origin
Square of 'centimeter'.
Usage Context
Used for small surfaces, paper sizes, and electrical wiring cross-sections.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A postage stamp is typically about 4-6 cm².
Quick Conversion Table
| square kilometers (km2) | cm2 (cm2) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10,000,000,000 |
| 2 | 20,000,000,000 |
| 5 | 50,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 100,000,000,000 |
| 25 | 250,000,000,000 |
| 50 | 500,000,000,000 |
| 100 | 1,000,000,000,000 |
| 500 | 5,000,000,000,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000,000,000,000 |
| 2500 | 25,000,000,000,000 |
| 5000 | 50,000,000,000,000 |
| 10000 | 100,000,000,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert square kilometers to cm2?
To convert from square kilometers to cm2, multiply the area by 10,000,000,000.
How many cm2 in 1 square kilometers?
1 square kilometers is equal to 10,000,000,000 cm2.
What is a square kilometers?
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
What is a cm2?
The square centimeter is a metric unit of area equal to a square with 1cm sides.