Unit Converter

Convert km to cm

Please provide the value you want to convert [km] Kilometer to [cm] Centimeter, or vice versa.

Conversion Result

1 km is equal to 100000 cm.

Kilometer

Definition: A metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters.

Origin/History: The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.

Usage: The kilometer is widely used around the world for measuring distances, especially in transportation and geography.

Centimeter

Definition: A metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Origin/History: The centimeter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.

Usage: The centimeter is commonly used in many countries around the world for everyday measurements.

How to Convert Kilometer to Centimeter

Example: Convert 15 Kilometer to Centimeter
To convert Kilometer to Centimeter, you can use the following formula: km * 100000 = cm