Kilometer to Centimeter Converter (km to cm)

How to convert kilometers to centimeters

1 kilometer is equal to 100,000 centimeters, and 1 centimeter is equal to 0.00001 kilometers. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

centimeters = kilometers × 100,000
centimeters = kilometers ÷ 0.00001

Example: convert 15 km to cm: 15 × 100,000 = 1,500,000 cm.

A kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.

Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)

A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It's widely used for body height, clothing sizes, rulers and everyday objects.

Symbol: cm · 1 cm = 0.01 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in a kilometer?

There are 100,000 centimeters in 1 kilometer (km).

How many kilometers are in a centimeter?

1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.00001 kilometers.

How do I convert kilometers to centimeters?

Multiply the length in kilometers by 100,000. For example, 15 km × 100,000 = 1,500,000 cm.

How do I convert centimeters to kilometers?

Divide the length in centimeters by 100,000, or multiply it by 0.00001. You can also use the Centimeter to Kilometer converter.