Convert Kilometers to Centimeters

Enter your kilometer value in the form below to get the value calculated in centimeters.

Results in Centimeters:

1 km = 100,000 cm

How to Convert Kilometers to Centimeters 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 kilometers to centimeters with this simple formula:

centimeters = kilometers × 100000

Converting a kilometer length measurement to a centimeter measurement involves multiplying your length by the conversion ratio to find the result. A kilometer is equal to 100000 centimeters, so to convert simply multiply by 100000.

For example:

5km = (5 × 100000) = 500,000cm

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

Kilometers and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. A kilometer is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as km, for example 1km. A centimeter is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1cm. 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.

kilometers and centimeters are units used to measure length

Convert Centimeters to Kilometers

Kilometer Measurements and Equivalent Centimeter Conversions

Common kilometer values converted to the equivalent centimeter value
Kilometers	Centimeters	Kilometers	Centimeters	Kilometers	Centimeters
1	100,000	21	2,100,000	41	4,100,000
2	200,000	22	2,200,000	42	4,200,000
3	300,000	23	2,300,000	43	4,300,000
4	400,000	24	2,400,000	44	4,400,000
5	500,000	25	2,500,000	45	4,500,000
6	600,000	26	2,600,000	46	4,600,000
7	700,000	27	2,700,000	47	4,700,000
8	800,000	28	2,800,000	48	4,800,000
9	900,000	29	2,900,000	49	4,900,000
10	1,000,000	30	3,000,000	50	5,000,000
11	1,100,000	31	3,100,000	51	5,100,000
12	1,200,000	32	3,200,000	52	5,200,000
13	1,300,000	33	3,300,000	53	5,300,000
14	1,400,000	34	3,400,000	54	5,400,000
15	1,500,000	35	3,500,000	55	5,500,000
16	1,600,000	36	3,600,000	56	5,600,000
17	1,700,000	37	3,700,000	57	5,700,000
18	1,800,000	38	3,800,000	58	5,800,000
19	1,900,000	39	3,900,000	59	5,900,000
20	2,000,000	40	4,000,000	60	6,000,000