Convert Kilometers to Centimeters
1 kilometer = 100,000 centimeters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
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Kilometers to Centimeters formula
Multiply the number of kilometers by 100,000 to get centimeters.
centimeters = kilometers × 100,000To go the other way: divide the number of centimeters by 100,000, or multiply by 0.00001.
kilometers = centimeters ÷ 100,000Kilometers to Centimeters conversion table
| 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 |
| 15 km | 1,500,000 cm |
| 20 km | 2,000,000 cm |
| 25 km | 2,500,000 cm |
| 30 km | 3,000,000 cm |
| 40 km | 4,000,000 cm |
| 50 km | 5,000,000 cm |
| 75 km | 7,500,000 cm |
| 100 km | 10,000,000 cm |
| 250 km | 25,000,000 cm |
| 500 km | 50,000,000 cm |
| 1,000 km | 100,000,000 cm |
Centimeters to Kilometers conversion table
| Centimeters | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.00001 km |
| 2 cm | 0.00002 km |
| 3 cm | 0.00003 km |
| 4 cm | 0.00004 km |
| 5 cm | 0.00005 km |
| 6 cm | 0.00006 km |
| 7 cm | 0.00007 km |
| 8 cm | 0.00008 km |
| 9 cm | 0.00009 km |
| 10 cm | 0.0001 km |
About the kilometer
A kilometre is 1,000 metres and is the standard unit for road distances in most of the world.
About the centimeter
A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a kilometer?
There are 100,000 centimeters in one kilometer.
How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
There are 0.00001 kilometers in one centimeter.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilometer and the centimeter is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilometers in centimeters?
10 kilometers equals 1,000,000 centimeters.