Convert kilometers to centimeters
Accurate tool to convert between km and cm
Length
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Formula
To convert from kilometers to centimeters, multiply the length by 100000.
kilometers (km)
Description
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
History
Part of the original metric system adopted in France in the 1790s.
Symbol Origin
From 'kilo' (thousand) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
The standard unit for road distances and speed limits in most of the world.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A kilometer is about 0.62 miles. It takes about 10-12 minutes to walk a kilometer at a moderate pace.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
Quick Conversion Table
| kilometers (km) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100000 |
| 2 | 200000 |
| 5 | 500000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 500 | 50,000,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000,000 |
| 2500 | 250,000,000 |
| 5000 | 500,000,000 |
| 10000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert kilometers to centimeters?
To convert from kilometers to centimeters, multiply the length by 100000.
How many centimeters in 1 kilometers?
1 kilometers is equal to 100000 centimeters.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.