Kilometer to Meter Converter

How to Convert Kilometers to Meters

To convert from kilometers to meters, use the following factor:

1 Kilometer = 0.001 Meter

Example:

15 kilometers = 15 × 0.001 Meter = 0.015 Meter


Kilometer to Meter Conversion Table

Kilometer0.01
Meter0.00001
Kilometer0.1
Meter0.0001
Kilometer1
Meter0.001
Kilometer2
Meter0.002
Kilometer5
Meter0.005
Kilometer10
Meter0.01
Kilometer20
Meter0.02
Kilometer50
Meter0.05
Kilometer100
Meter0.1
Kilometer1,000
Meter1

Kilometer Definition

A unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.

History/Origin

The 'kilo' prefix denotes 1,000.

Current Use

Commonly used for measuring large distances on land.

Meter Definition

The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).

History/Origin

Originally defined based on the Earth's circumference.

Current Use

The worldwide standard for measuring length.

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