M to km

One m equals 0.001 km. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

m km
1 m 0.001 km
2 m 0.002 km
3 m 0.003 km
5 m 0.005 km
10 m 0.01 km
15 m 0.015 km
20 m 0.02 km
25 m 0.025 km
50 m 0.05 km
100 m 0.1 km
500 m 0.5 km
1000 m 1 km

How to use

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

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.

km = m ÷ 1000

Frequently asked questions

How many km are in one m?

One m is 0.001 km.

How do I convert m to km?

Multiply by the factor: km = m ÷ 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 km back to m?

One km is 1000 m — or open the reverse page linked below.

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