kilometer to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to centimeter [cm], or change ↔.
kilometer [km]
Definition: A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
Historyandorigin: Derived from the meter, the kilometer was introduced in the late 18th century as part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as between cities.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
centimeter [cm]
Definition: A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used in everyday measurements, such as in clothing and small objects.
funfact: The prefix 'centi-' comes from the Latin word 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'
kilometer [km] to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
| 1 kilometer [km] | 100000 centimeter [cm] |
| 2 kilometer [km] | 200000 centimeter [cm] |
| 3 kilometer [km] | 300000 centimeter [cm] |
| 5 kilometer [km] | 500000 centimeter [cm] |
| 10 kilometer [km] | 1000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 50 kilometer [km] | 5000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 100 kilometer [km] | 10000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000 kilometer [km] | 100000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 10000 kilometer [km] | 1000000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 100000 kilometer [km] | 10000000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000000 kilometer [km] | 100000000000 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert kilometer to centimeter
1 kilometer [km] = 100000 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.00001 kilometer [km]
we use cross multiplication method
kilometer [km] → centimeter [cm]
1 → 100000
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*100000=1*x
by simplifying
x=150000