Kilometer (km) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Convert kilometer (km) to centimeter (cm) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilometer (km) = 0 Centimeter (cm)
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About Kilometer (km) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Converting from Kilometer (km) to Centimeter (cm) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilometer (km) and centimeter (cm), providing instant results with high precision.
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.
Centimeter (cm)
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) in the metric system. It provides a practical scale for everyday measurements.
History: Introduced with the metric system in 1795, the centimeter was designed to bridge the gap between the meter (too large for small objects) and the millimeter (too small for casual use). Its definition inherits all revisions of the meter.
Current use: Widely used globally (except in the US) for measuring body height, clothing sizes, and household objects. Common in medical settings (e.g., tumor sizes) and engineering drawings.
Details
- From: Kilometer (km)
- To: Centimeter (cm)
- Formula: 1 km = 100000.0000000000 cm
- Example: 25 km = 2500000.0000000000 cm
Kilometer (km) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion Table
| Kilometer (km) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1000 |
| 0.1 | 10000 |
| 1 | 100000 |
| 2 | 200000 |
| 3 | 300000 |
| 5 | 500000 |
| 10 | 1000000 |
| 20 | 2000000 |
| 50 | 5000000 |
| 100 | 10000000 |
| 1000 | 100000000 |