Convert megameter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to megameter.
1 Mm = 1000 km. To convert megameter to kilometer, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 0.001 Mm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Mm = 1000 km
- 1 km = 0.001 Mm
- 10 Mm = 10000 km
- 100 Mm = 100000 km
How to Convert Megameter to Kilometer
1 Mm = 1000 km
Example: convert 15 Mm to km:
15 Mm = 15 × 1000 km = 15000 km
Megameter to Kilometer Conversion Table
| megameter | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 Mm | 1000 km |
| 2 Mm | 2000 km |
| 3 Mm | 3000 km |
| 5 Mm | 5000 km |
| 10 Mm | 10000 km |
| 20 Mm | 20000 km |
| 50 Mm | 50000 km |
| 100 Mm | 100000 km |
| 500 Mm | 500000 km |
| 1000 Mm | 1000000 km |
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.
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 megameter in kilometer?
1 megameter (Mm) = 1000 kilometer (km).
How do you convert megameter to kilometer?
Multiply the megameter value by 1000. For example, 25 Mm × 1000 = 25000 km.
What is 10 megameter in kilometer?
10 Mm = 10000 km.
Which unit is larger, the megameter or the kilometer?
The megameter is the larger unit: 1 Mm = 1000 km.