Km to cm

One km equals 100000 cm. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

km cm
1 km 100000 cm
2 km 200000 cm
3 km 300000 cm
5 km 500000 cm
10 km 1000000 cm
15 km 1500000 cm
20 km 2000000 cm
25 km 2500000 cm
50 km 5000000 cm
100 km 10000000 cm
500 km 50000000 cm
1000 km 100000000 cm

How to use

  1. Enter the number of km in the field.
  2. The result in cm updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: cm = km × 100000. Going back the other way, one cm is 0.00001 km.

Metric units differ by powers of ten

Both units belong to the metric system, so the conversion is a shift of the decimal point: the factor is a power of ten and nothing is lost to rounding.

cm = km × 100000

Frequently asked questions

How many cm are in one km?

One km is 100000 cm.

How do I convert km to cm?

Multiply by the factor: cm = km × 100000.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert cm back to km?

One cm is 0.00001 km — or open the reverse page linked below.

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