Convert kilometer to megameter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to kilometer.
1 km = 0.001 Mm. To convert kilometer to megameter, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Mm = 1000 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 0.001 Mm
- 1 Mm = 1000 km
- 10 km = 0.01 Mm
- 100 km = 0.1 Mm
How to Convert Kilometer to Megameter
1 km = 0.001 Mm
Example: convert 15 km to Mm:
15 km = 15 × 0.001 Mm = 0.015 Mm
Kilometer to Megameter Conversion Table
| kilometer | megameter |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.001 Mm |
| 2 km | 0.002 Mm |
| 3 km | 0.003 Mm |
| 5 km | 0.005 Mm |
| 10 km | 0.01 Mm |
| 20 km | 0.02 Mm |
| 50 km | 0.05 Mm |
| 100 km | 0.1 Mm |
| 500 km | 0.5 Mm |
| 1000 km | 1 Mm |
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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in megameter?
1 kilometer (km) = 0.001 megameter (Mm).
How do you convert kilometer to megameter?
Multiply the kilometer value by 0.001. For example, 25 km × 0.001 = 0.025 Mm.
What is 10 kilometer in megameter?
10 km = 0.01 Mm.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the megameter?
The megameter is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 0.001 Mm.