Km to m

One km equals 1000 m. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

km m
1 km 1000 m
2 km 2000 m
3 km 3000 m
5 km 5000 m
10 km 10000 m
15 km 15000 m
20 km 20000 m
25 km 25000 m
50 km 50000 m
100 km 100000 m
500 km 500000 m
1000 km 1000000 m

How to use

  1. Enter the number of km in the field.
  2. The result in m 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: m = km × 1000. Going back the other way, one m is 0.001 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.

m = km × 1000

Frequently asked questions

How many m are in one km?

One km is 1000 m.

How do I convert km to m?

Multiply by the factor: m = km × 1000.

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 m back to km?

One m is 0.001 km — or open the reverse page linked below.

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