Convert kilometers to inches
Accurate tool to convert between km and in
Length
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Inches
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Formula
To convert from kilometers to inches, multiply the length by 39370.1.
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.
inches (in)
Description
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History
Historically based on the width of a human thumb. In the 14th century, it was defined as the length of three barleycorns placed end to end.
Symbol Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia', meaning 'one-twelfth' (of a foot).
Usage Context
Used for screen sizes (TVs, phones), tire rim diameters, and paper sizes (US Letter).
Main Usage
Did you know?
The international inch was exactly defined as 25.4 mm in 1959 to unify the US and British standards.
Quick Conversion Table
| kilometers (km) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39370.1 |
| 2 | 78740.2 |
| 5 | 196850 |
| 10 | 393701 |
| 25 | 984252 |
| 50 | 1,968,500 |
| 100 | 3,937,010 |
| 500 | 19,685,000 |
| 1000 | 39,370,100 |
| 2500 | 98,425,200 |
| 5000 | 196,850,000 |
| 10000 | 393,701,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert kilometers to inches?
To convert from kilometers to inches, multiply the length by 39370.1.
How many inches in 1 kilometers?
1 kilometers is equal to 39370.1 inches.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
What is a inches?
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.