Convert from kilometers to centimeters

Conversion Information

To convert from kilometers to centimeters, multiply by 100000.0

1 km = 100000.0 cm

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About the Units

kilometer (km)

A standard length unit equal to 1000 meters, commonly used for distances.

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centimeter (cm)

A small length unit equal to 0.01 meters, commonly used in everyday measurements.

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Common Conversions

  • 1 km = 100000.0 cm
  • 0.00001 km = 1 cm