Convert Kilometers to Centimeters

Enter the length in kilometers below to get the value converted to centimeters.

Results in Centimeters:

1 km = 100,000 cm

How to Convert Kilometers to Centimeters

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 × 100,000

Converting a kilometer length measurement to a centimeter measurement involves multiplying the length by the conversion ratio to find the result. One kilometer is equal to 100,000 centimeters, so to convert simply multiply by 100,000.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilometers to centimeters using the formula above.

5 km = (5 × 100,000) = 500,000 cm

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

Kilometers and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. Kilometers are a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as km, for example 1 km. Centimeters are a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1 cm. 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 30 cm 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
1 km	100,000 cm
2 km	200,000 cm
3 km	300,000 cm
4 km	400,000 cm
5 km	500,000 cm
6 km	600,000 cm
7 km	700,000 cm
8 km	800,000 cm
9 km	900,000 cm
10 km	1,000,000 cm
11 km	1,100,000 cm
12 km	1,200,000 cm
13 km	1,300,000 cm
14 km	1,400,000 cm
15 km	1,500,000 cm
16 km	1,600,000 cm
17 km	1,700,000 cm
18 km	1,800,000 cm
19 km	1,900,000 cm
20 km	2,000,000 cm
21 km	2,100,000 cm
22 km	2,200,000 cm
23 km	2,300,000 cm
24 km	2,400,000 cm
25 km	2,500,000 cm
26 km	2,600,000 cm
27 km	2,700,000 cm
28 km	2,800,000 cm
29 km	2,900,000 cm
30 km	3,000,000 cm
31 km	3,100,000 cm
32 km	3,200,000 cm
33 km	3,300,000 cm
34 km	3,400,000 cm
35 km	3,500,000 cm
36 km	3,600,000 cm
37 km	3,700,000 cm
38 km	3,800,000 cm
39 km	3,900,000 cm
40 km	4,000,000 cm