Convert millimeters to kilometers
Accurate tool to convert between mm and km
Length
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Formula
To convert from millimeters to kilometers, divide the length by 1,000,000.
millimeters (mm)
Description
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History
Defined in 1795 as part of the metric system numbering, based on one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Symbol Origin
Derived from 'milli' (thousandth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and for measuring small objects like rain, screws, or paper thickness.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| millimeters (mm) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 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 millimeters to kilometers?
To convert from millimeters to kilometers, divide the length by 1,000,000.
How many kilometers in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters is equal to 0.000001 kilometers.
What is a millimeters?
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.