Convert kilometers to centimeters
Enter a kilometers value below and convert to centimeters
km
1 kilometer =
100000 centimeters
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How to convert kilometers to centimeters
To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply a kilometers value by 100000.
Formula cm = km × 100000
Example: Convert 0.1 kilometers to centimeters Calculations: 0.1 km × 100000 = 10000 cm
Kilometer (km)
The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1000 meters, or about 0.6214 miles. Kilometers are widely used for measuring distances between geographical locations.
Centimeter (cm)
The centimeter is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a meter, or about 0.3937 inches. It is a convenient unit for everyday measurements, such as human height.