Kilometers per Second to Centimeters per Second Converter
Convert kilometers per second (km/s) to centimeters per second (cm/s)
Result
1 km/s = 1,00,000 cm/s
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How to convert kilometers per second to centimeters per second
One kilometer per second equals 1,00,000 centimeters per second, so multiply the number of kilometers per second by 1,00,000.
cm/s = km/s × 1,00,000
1 km/s = 1,00,000 cm/s · 1 cm/s = 0.00001 km/s
Worked example
To convert 5 kilometers per second to centimeters per second: 5 km/s × 1,00,000 = 5,00,000 cm/s.
About kilometers per second (km/s)
Kilometres per second is used for very high speeds, such as satellites and planets.
About centimeters per second (cm/s)
Centimetres per second is used for slow speeds such as water flow and lab experiments.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters per second are in one kilometer per second?
One kilometer per second equals 1,00,000 centimeters per second.
How many kilometers per second are in one centimeter per second?
One centimeter per second equals 0.00001 kilometers per second.
How do I convert kilometers per second to centimeters per second?
Use the formula cm/s = km/s × 1,00,000. For example, 5 km/s × 1,00,000 = 5,00,000 cm/s.