Convert Centimeters to Kilometers

Enter your centimeter value in the form below to get the value calculated in kilometers.

Results in Kilometers:

1 cm = 1.0E-5 km

How to Convert Centimeters to Kilometers Using an Easy Conversion Formula

Tape measures can be used to measure units of length, and a calculator can be used to convert to another unit

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Convert centimeters to kilometers with this simple formula:

kilometers = centimeters × 1.0E-5

Converting a centimeter length measurement to a kilometer measurement involves multiplying your length by the conversion ratio to find the result. A centimeter is equal to 1.0E-5 kilometers, so to convert simply multiply by 1.0E-5.

For example:

5cm = (5 × 1.0E-5) = 5.0E-5km

Our inch fraction calculator can add centimeters and kilometers together and it also automatically converts the results to both imperial and metric values.

Centimeters and kilometers are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. A centimeter is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1cm. A kilometer is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as km, for example 1km. Learn more about the metric system, including the common unit prefixes and how to convert between metric units.

Internationally the centimeter is actually spelled centimetre and it's equal to 10 millimeters, .01 meters, or .393701 inches. Metric rulers have 30cm and they are the larger measurement. A standard pencil is just about 1cm thick, and can be used to get a rough idea of the size of a centimeter.

A pencil is just about 1cm thick and is a good reference point for a centimeter's actual size

We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs. If you need a ruler you can also download and print our free printable rulers which include both imperial and metric measurements.

centimeters and kilometers are units used to measure length

Convert Kilometers to Centimeters

Centimeter Measurements and Equivalent Kilometer Conversions

Common centimeter values converted to the equivalent kilometer value
Centimeters	Kilometers	Centimeters	Kilometers	Centimeters	Kilometers
1	0.000010	21	0.00021	41	0.00041
2	0.000020	22	0.00022	42	0.00042
3	0.000030	23	0.00023	43	0.00043
4	0.000040	24	0.00024	44	0.00044
5	0.000050	25	0.00025	45	0.00045
6	0.000060	26	0.00026	46	0.00046
7	0.000070	27	0.00027	47	0.00047
8	0.000080	28	0.00028	48	0.00048
9	0.000090	29	0.00029	49	0.00049
10	0.0001	30	0.0003	50	0.0005
11	0.00011	31	0.00031	51	0.00051
12	0.00012	32	0.00032	52	0.00052
13	0.00013	33	0.00033	53	0.00053
14	0.00014	34	0.00034	54	0.00054
15	0.00015	35	0.00035	55	0.00055
16	0.00016	36	0.00036	56	0.00056
17	0.00017	37	0.00037	57	0.00057
18	0.00018	38	0.00038	58	0.00058
19	0.00019	39	0.00039	59	0.00059
20	0.0002	40	0.0004	60	0.0006