Convert square kilometers to square meters
Accurate tool to convert between km² and m²
Area
Square kilometers
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
Square meters
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
Formula
To convert from square kilometers to square meters, multiply the area by 1,000,000.
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.
square meters (m2)
Description
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
History
Defined along with the meter in 1795. It is the area of a square with sides of one meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'meter' squared.
Usage Context
Used for real estate (outside the US/UK) and scientific measurements.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard parking space is about 12-15 square meters.
Quick Conversion Table
| square kilometers (km2) | square meters (m2) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000,000 |
| 2 | 2,000,000 |
| 5 | 5,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000 |
| 25 | 25,000,000 |
| 50 | 50,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000 |
| 500 | 500,000,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 2500 | 2,500,000,000 |
| 5000 | 5,000,000,000 |
| 10000 | 10,000,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert square kilometers to square meters?
To convert from square kilometers to square meters, multiply the area by 1,000,000.
How many square meters in 1 square kilometers?
1 square kilometers is equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
What is a square kilometers?
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
What is a square meters?
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.