Online calculator to convert kilometers to centimeters (km to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilometers and centimeters.
What is a kilometer (km)?
A kilometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for kilometer is km. There are 0.00001 kilometers in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is kilometre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from km to cm is:
cm = km x 100,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilometers to centimeters (km to cm).
Kilometer to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25.6 kilometers to centimeters (show work) Formula: km x 100,000 = cm Calculations: 25.6 km x 100,000 = 2,560,000 cm Result: 25.6 km is equal to 2,560,000 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from km to cm.
Kilometers to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| kilometers (km) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 100,000 cm |
| 2 km | 200,000 cm |
| 3 km | 300,000 cm |
| 4 km | 400,000 cm |
| 5 km | 500,000 cm |
| 6 km | 600,000 cm |
| 7 km | 700,000 cm |
| 8 km | 800,000 cm |
| 9 km | 900,000 cm |
| 10 km | 1,000,000 cm |
| 20 km | 2,000,000 cm |
| 30 km | 3,000,000 cm |
| 40 km | 4,000,000 cm |
| 50 km | 5,000,000 cm |
| 75 km | 7,500,000 cm |
| 100 km | 10,000,000 cm |
| 250 km | 25,000,000 cm |
| 500 km | 50,000,000 cm |
| 750 km | 75,000,000 cm |
| 1,000 km | 100,000,000 cm |
| 2,500 km | 250,000,000 cm |
| 5,000 km | 500,000,000 cm |
| 7,500 km | 750,000,000 cm |
| 10,000 km | 1,000,000,000 cm |
| 25,000 km | 2,500,000,000 cm |
| 50,000 km | 5,000,000,000 cm |
| 75,000 km | 7,500,000,000 cm |
| 100,000 km | 10,000,000,000 cm |
| 250,000 km | 25,000,000,000 cm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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