How to convert meters to kilometers
1 meter is equal to 0.001 kilometers, and 1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
kilometers = meters × 0.001
kilometers = meters ÷ 1,000Example: convert 15 m to km: 15 × 0.001 = 0.015 km.
Meter to Kilometer conversion table
| Meter (m) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.00001 km |
| 0.1 m | 0.0001 km |
| 1 m | 0.001 km |
| 2 m | 0.002 km |
| 3 m | 0.003 km |
| 5 m | 0.005 km |
| 10 m | 0.01 km |
| 20 m | 0.02 km |
| 50 m | 0.05 km |
| 100 m | 0.1 km |
| 250 m | 0.25 km |
| 500 m | 0.5 km |
| 1,000 m | 1 km |
About the meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It's used for everyday measurement almost everywhere in the world.
Symbol: m · 1 m = 1 m · Category: Metric (SI)
About the kilometer
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)