Kilometers to Centimeters Converter
Convert kilometers (km) to centimeters (cm)
Result
1,00,000 cm
Centimeters
1 km = 1,00,000 cm
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How to convert kilometers to centimeters
One kilometer equals 1,00,000 centimeters, so multiply the number of kilometers by 1,00,000.
cm = km × 1,00,000
1 km = 1,00,000 cm · 1 cm = 0.00001 km
Worked example
To convert 5 kilometers to centimeters: 5 km × 1,00,000 = 5,00,000 cm.
About kilometers (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 metres. Road distances and speed limits in India and most countries use kilometres.
About centimeters (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday unit for body height and small objects in most of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one kilometer?
One kilometer equals 1,00,000 centimeters.
How many kilometers are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.00001 kilometers.
How do I convert kilometers to centimeters?
Use the formula cm = km × 1,00,000. For example, 5 km × 1,00,000 = 5,00,000 cm.