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Convert Kilometre to Metre

Written by Rahul Lath

Convert Kilometre to Metre

Convert Kilometre to Metre

Conversion of kilometre to Metre: Kilometre & metre are the units that are used to measure the distance and length in the metric system. A stretch of 1000 metres makes a kilometre. This article will help you to convert kilometre to metre.

Kilometers


km

Meters


m

What is Kilometre?

In the International System of Units (SI), a kilometre is a unit of length that is equal to 1000 metres. It is denoted as ‘km.’

Common Usage:

  • Used to measure the distance from one city to another.
  • Used to measure the distance of a runway.
  • Used to measure the distance covered by a person in a marathon.

What is Metre?

In the International System of Units (SI), a meter is a primary unit of length. It’s denoted by ‘m’ in short.

Common Usage:

  • Used to measure the length of a dining table.
  • Used to measure the length of window curtain fabric.
  • Used to measure the length of a room.

How to Convert Kilometre to Metre?

To convert kilometer to metre, multiply the given value of kilometres by 1000 to get the value in metres. As
1 km = 1000 m

The formula to convert kilometre to metre is,
X km = X × 1000 m
where X is the value of the kilometres.

Examples of the Conversion of Kilometre to Metre

Problem 1: Convert 400 kilometre to metres.
Solution 1:

Step 1: The given value is 400 kilometres.
Step 2: To convert kilometer to metre, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X km = X × 1000 m
Hence,
400 km = 400 × 1000 m
= 400000 m
Therefore, 400 kilometres is 400000 metres.

Problem 2: Convert 50 kilometres to metres.
Solution 2:

Step 1: The given value is 50 kilometres.
Step 2: To convert kilometer to metre, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X km = X × 1000 m
Hence,
50 km = 50 × 1000 m
= 50000 m
Therefore, 50 kilometers is 50000 meters.

Problem 3: Convert 620 kilometres to metres.
Solution 3:

Step1: The given value is 620 kilometres.
Step 2: To convert kilometer to metre, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X km = X × 1000 m
Hence,
620 km = 620 × 1000 m
= 620000 m
Therefore, 620 kilometres is 620000 metres.

Problem 4: Convert 10 kilometres to metres.
Solution 4:

Step 1: The given value is 10 kilometres.
Step 2: To convert the kilometer to metre, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X km = X × 1000 m
Hence,
10 km = 10 × 1000 m
= 10000 m
Therefore, 10 kilometres is 10000 metres.

Problem 5: Convert 15 kilometres to metres.
Solution 5:

Step 1: The given value is 15 kilometres.
Step 2: To convert kilometres to metre, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X km = X × 1000 m
Hence,
15 km = 15 × 1000 m
= 15000 m
Therefore, 15 kilometres is 15000 metres.

Kilometre to Metre Conversion Table

Kilometre (km)Metre (m)Conversion of kilometer to metre (km to m)
1 kilometre to metre1000 metres1 kilometre is 1000 metres
2 kilometres to metres2000 metres2 kilometres is 2000 metres
3 kilometres to metres3000 metres3 kilometres is 3000 metres
4 kilometres to metres4000 metres4 kilometres is 4000 metres
5 kilometres to metres5000 metres5 kilometres is 5000 metres
6 kilometres to metres6000 metres6 kilometres is 6000 metres
7 kilometres to metres7000 metres7 kilometres is 7000 metres
8 kilometres to metres8000 metres8 kilometres is 8000 metres
9 kilometres to metres9000 metres9 kilometres is 9000 metres
10 kilometres to metres10000 metres10 kilometres is 10000 metres
11 kilometres to metres11000 metres11 kilometres is 11000 metres
12 kilometres to metres12000 metres12 kilometres is 12000 metres
13 kilometres to metres13000 metres13 kilometres is 13000 metres
14 kilometres to metres14000 metres14 kilometres is 14000 metres
15 kilometres to metres15000 metres15 kilometres is 15000 metres
16 kilometres to metres16000 metres16 kilometres is 16000 metres
17 kilometres to metres17000 metres17 kilometres is 17000 metres
18 kilometres to metres18000 metres18 kilometres is 18000 metres
19 kilometres to metres19000 metres19 kilometres is 19000 metres
20 kilometres to metres20000 metres20 kilometres is 20000 metres
21 kilometres to metres21000 metres21 kilometres is 21000 metres
22 kilometres to metres22000 metres22 kilometres is 22000 metres
23 kilometres to metres23000 metres23 kilometres is 23000 metres
24 kilometres to metres24000 metres24 kilometres is 24000 metres
25 kilometres to metres25000 metres25 kilometres is 25000 metres
26 kilometres to metres26000 metres26 kilometres is 26000 metres
27 kilometres to metres27000 metres27 kilometres is 27000 metres
28 kilometres to metres28000 metres28 kilometres is 28000 metres
29 kilometres to metres29000 metres29 kilometres is 29000 metres
30 kilometres to metres30000 metres30 kilometres is 30000 metres
50 kilometres to metres50000 metres50 kilometres is 50000 metres
100 kilometres to metres100000 metres100 kilometres is 100000 metres
200 kilometres to metres200000 metres200 kilometres is 200000 metres
300 kilometres to metres300000 metres300 kilometres is 300000 metres
400 kilometres to metres400000 metres400 kilometres is 400000 metres
500 kilometres to metres500000 metres500 kilometres is 500000 metres
600 kilometres to metres600000 metres600 kilometres is 600000 metres
700 kilometres to metres700000 metres700 kilometres is 700000 metres
800 kilometres to metres800000 metres800 kilometres is 800000 metres
900 kilometres to metres900000 metres900 kilometres is 900000 metres
1000 kilometres to metres1000000 metres1000 kilometres is 1000000 metres

Difference Between Kilometre and Metre

Comparison ParametersKilometre (km)Metre (m)
DefinitionIn the International System of Units (SI), a kilometre is a unit of length that is equal to 1000 metres.In the International System of Units (SI), a meter is a primary unit of length. It’s denoted by ‘m’ in short.
Symbolkmm
Formula1 km = 1000 m1m = 0.001 km
Common UsageUsed to measure the distance from one city to another, the length of a runway, and the distance covered by a person in a marathon, etc. Used for measuring the length of a dining table, the length of window curtain fabric, the length of a room, etc.

FAQs on the Conversion of Kilometre to Metre.

What is 1 km equal to in metres?
1 km = 1000 m

What is the formula to KM to M?
Formula to convert kilometre to metre is,
X km = X × 1000 m
where X is the value of kilometre that needs to be converted to centimetre.

Is there 1000 meters in 1 km?
yes, 1 km is 1000 metres.

How do you convert km to CM and M?
Kilometre to Centimetre Conversion
To convert kilometres to centimetres, multiply the given value by 100000 to get the value in centimetres. As
1 km = 100000 cm
The formula to convert kilometre to centimetre is,
X km = X × 100000 cm
where X is the value of the kilometre that needs to be converted to centimetre.

Kilometre to Metre conversion
To convert kilometre to metre, multiply the given value by 1000 to get the value in metres. As
1 km = 1000 m
The formula to convert kilometre to metre is,
X km = X × 1000 m
where X is the value of the kilometre that needs to be converted to metre.

What is the cm of 1 km?
1 km = 100000 cm

References

The SI Base Units

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