Convert square meters to square kilometers
Accurate tool to convert between m² and km²
Area
Square meters
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
Square kilometers
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.
Formula
To convert from square meters to square kilometers, divide the area by 1,000,000.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| square meters (m2) | square kilometers (km2) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 2 | 0.000002 |
| 5 | 0.000005 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 25 | 0.000025 |
| 50 | 0.00005 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1000 | 0.001 |
| 2500 | 0.0025 |
| 5000 | 0.005 |
| 10000 | 0.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert square meters to square kilometers?
To convert from square meters to square kilometers, divide the area by 1,000,000.
How many square kilometers in 1 square meters?
1 square meters is equal to 0.000001 square kilometers.
What is a square meters?
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
What is a square kilometers?
The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.