Inch (in) to Kilometer (km) Conversion
Convert inch (in) to kilometer (km) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Inch (in) = 0 Kilometer (km)
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About Inch (in) to Kilometer (km) Conversion
Converting from Inch (in) to Kilometer (km) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between inch (in) and kilometer (km), providing instant results with high precision.
Inch (in)
Definition: An inch (symbol: in) is 1/12 of a foot or exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is deeply embedded in US manufacturing and daily life.
History: Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (1/12 of a Roman foot). Standardized internationally in 1959 to 25.4 mm, resolving variations between US and UK inches.
Current use: Prevails in US screen sizes (TVs, monitors), plumbing (pipe diameters), and tool calibration (e.g., wrench sizes). The UK uses inches informally for screen sizes and height.
Kilometer (km)
Definition: A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One kilometer equals 1,000 meters or approximately 0.6214 miles.
History: The prefix 'kilo-' denotes a thousand. The kilometer's origin is tied to the meter, evolving alongside its definitions. Its modern interpretation relies on the 1983 definition of the meter based on the speed of light, ensuring global consistency.
Current use: It is the standard unit for expressing geographical distances (e.g., between cities) in most countries. The US and UK still use miles for road distances, though the UK officially adopted the metric system for other applications.
Details
- From: Inch (in)
- To: Kilometer (km)
- Formula: 1 in = 0.0000254000 km
- Example: 25 in = 0.0006350000 km
Inch (in) to Kilometer (km) Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.54e-7 |
| 0.1 | 0.00000254 |
| 1 | 0.0000254 |
| 2 | 0.0000508 |
| 3 | 0.0000762 |
| 5 | 0.000127 |
| 10 | 0.000254 |
| 20 | 0.000508 |
| 50 | 0.00127 |
| 100 | 0.00254 |
| 1000 | 0.0254 |