Unit Converter

Convert km to m

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

Conversion Result

1 km is equal to 1000 m.

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.

Meter

Definition: The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 100 centimeters.

Origin/History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.

Usage: The meter is widely used around the world for measuring length in science, engineering, and everyday life.

How to Convert Kilometer to Meter

Example: Convert 15 Kilometer to Meter
To convert Kilometer to Meter, you can use the following formula: km * 1000 = m