Convert centimeter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to centimeter.
1 cm = 1e-05 km. To convert centimeter to kilometer, multiply the value by 1e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 100000 cm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cm = 1e-05 km
- 1 km = 100000 cm
- 10 cm = 0.0001 km
- 100 cm = 0.001 km
How to Convert Centimeter to Kilometer
1 cm = 1e-05 km
Example: convert 15 cm to km:
15 cm = 15 × 1e-05 km = 0.00015 km
Centimeter to Kilometer Conversion Table
| centimeter | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 1e-05 km |
| 2 cm | 2e-05 km |
| 3 cm | 3e-05 km |
| 5 cm | 5e-05 km |
| 10 cm | 0.0001 km |
| 20 cm | 0.0002 km |
| 50 cm | 0.0005 km |
| 100 cm | 0.001 km |
| 500 cm | 0.005 km |
| 1000 cm | 0.01 km |
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter in kilometer?
1 centimeter (cm) = 1e-05 kilometer (km).
How do you convert centimeter to kilometer?
Multiply the centimeter value by 1e-05. For example, 25 cm × 1e-05 = 0.00025 km.
What is 10 centimeter in kilometer?
10 cm = 0.0001 km.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 1e-05 km.