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Convert Metre to Kilometre

Written by Rahul Lath

Convert Metre to Kilometre

Convert Metre to Kilometre

Conversion of Metre to Kilometre: Metre and kilometre are used to measure the length or distance in the metric system. A length of 1/1000 metres makes a kilometre. This article will help you to convert metre to kilometre.

Meters


M

Kilometers


KM

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.

What is Kilometre?

In the International System of Units (SI), 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 length of a runway.
  • Used to measure the distance covered by a person in a marathon.

How to convert Metre to Kilometre?

To convert metre to kilometre, multiply the given metres by 1/1000 to get the value in kilometres. As
1 kilometre = 1000 metre
The Formula to convert metre to kilometre is given below,
X m = X × 1/1000 km
where X is the value in metres.

Examples of the conversion of Metre to Kilometre

Problem 1: Convert 3 metres to kilometres.
Solution 1:

Step 1: The given value is 3 metres.
Step 2: To convert 3 metres to kilometres, substitute the given value at the required places in the conversion formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
3 m = 3 × 1/1000 km
= 0.003 km
Therefore, 3 metres is 0.003 kilometres.


Problem 2: Convert 40 metres to kilometres.
Solution 2:

Step 1: The given value is 40 metres.
Step 2: To convert 40 metres to kilometres, substitute the given value at the required places in the conversion formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
40 m = 40 × 1/1000 km
= 0.04 km
Therefore, 40 metres is 0.04 kilometres.

Problem 3: Convert 55 metres to kilometres.
Solution 3:

Step 1: The given value is 55 metres.
Step 2: To convert 55 metres to kilometres, substitute the given value at the required places in the conversion formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
55 m = 55 × 1/1000 km
=   0.055 km
Therefore, 55 metres is 0.055 kilometres.

Problem 4: Convert 800 metres to kilometres.
Solution 4:

Step1: The given value is 800 metres.
Step 2: To convert 800 metres to kilometres, substitute the given value at the required places in the conversion formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
800 m = 800 × 1/1000 km
= 0.8 km.
Therefore, 800 metres is 0.8 kilometres.

Problem 5: Convert 650 metres to kilometres.
Solution 5:

Step1: The given value is 650 metres.
Step 2: To convert 650 metres to kilometres, substitute the given value at the required places in the conversion formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
650 = 650 × 1/1000 km
= 0.650
Therefore, 650 metres is 0.650 kilometres.  

centimetre to millimetre
centimetre to metre

Metre to Kilometre conversion table

Metre (m)Kilometre (km)Conversion of metre to kilometre (m to km)
1 metre to kilometre0.001 kilometres1 metre is 0.001 kilometres
2 metres to kilometre0.002 kilometres2 metres is 0.002 kilometres
3 metres to kilometres0.003 kilometres3metres is 0.003 kilometres
4 metres to kilometres0.004 kilometres4 metres is 0.004 kilometres
5 metres to kilometres0.005 kilometres5 metres is 0.005 kilometres
6 metres to kilometres0.006 kilometres6 metres is 0.006 kilometres
7 metres to kilometres0.007 kilometres7 metres is 0.007 kilometres
8 metres to kilometres0.008 kilometres8 metres is 0.008 kilometres
9 metres to kilometres0.009 kilometres9 metres is 0.009 kilometres
10 metres to kilometres0.01 kilometres10 metres is 0.01 kilometres
11 metres to kilometres0.011 kilometres11 metres is 0.011 kilometres
12 metres to kilometres0.012 kilometres12 metres is 0.012 kilometres
13 metres to kilometres0.013 kilometres13 metres is 0.013 kilometres
14 metres to kilometres0.014 kilometres14 metres is 0.014 kilometres
15 metres to kilometres0.015 kilometres15 metres is 0.015 kilometres
16 metres to kilometres0.016 kilometres16 metres is 0.016 kilometres
17 metres to kilometres0.017 kilometres17 metres is 0.017 kilometres
18 metres to kilometres0.018 kilometres18 metres is 0.018 kilometres
19 metres to kilometres0.019 kilometres19 metres is 0.019 kilometres
20 metres to kilometres0.020 kilometres20 metres is 0.020 kilometres
21 metres to kilometres0.021 kilometres21 metres is 0.021 kilometres
22 metres to kilometres0.022 kilometres22 metres is 0.022 kilometres
23 metres to kilometres0.023 kilometres23 metres is 0.023 kilometres
24 metres to kilometres0.024 kilometres24 metres is 0.024 kilometres
25 metres to kilometres0.025 kilometres25 metres is 0.025 kilometres
26 metres to kilometres0.026 k26 metres is 0.026 kilometres
27 metres to kilometres0.027 kilometres27 metres is 0.027 kilometres
28 metres to kilometres0.028 kilometres28 metres is 0.028 kilometres
29 metres to kilometres0.029 kilometres29 metres is 0.029 kilometres
30 metres to kilometres0.030 kilometres30 metres is 0.030 kilometres
50 metres to kilometres0.05 kilometres50 metres is 0.05 kilometres
100 metres to kilometres0.1 kilometres100 metres is 0.1 kilometres
200 metres to kilometres0.2 kilometres200 metres is 0.2 kilometres
300 metres to kilometres0.3 kilometres300 metres is 0.3 kilometres
400 metres to kilometres0.4 kilometres400 metres is 0.4 kilometres
500 metres to kilometres0.5 kilometres500 metres is 0.5 kilometres
600 metres to kilometres0.6 kilometres600 metres is 0.6 kilometres
700 metres to kilometres0.7 kilometres700 metres is 0.7 kilometres
800 metres to kilometres0.8 kilometres800 metres is 0.8 kilometres
900 metres to kilometres0.9 kilometres900 metres is 0.9 kilometres
1000 metres to kilometres1 kilometres1000 metres is 1 kilometres

Difference between Metre and Kilometre

Comparison ParametersMetre  (m)Kilometre (km)
DefinitionIn the International System of Units (SI), a meter is a primary unit of length. In the International System of Units (SI), Kilometre is a unit of length that is equal to 1000 metres.
Symbolmkm
Formula1m = 0.001km1 km = 1000 m
Common UsageUsed for measuring the length of a dining table, the length of window curtain fabric, the length of a room, etc. Used to measure the distance from one city to another, the length of a runway, the distance covered by a person in a marathon, etc.

FAQs on the conversion of Metre to Kilometre

How do you convert meters to kilometers formula?
To convert metres to kilometres, multiply the given value of meters by 1/1000 to get the value in kilometres. As
1 km = 1000 m
Formula,
X m = X × 1/1000 km
where X is the value of metres that needs to be converted to kilometres.

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

Convert 650 metres to kilometre.
Solution:
Step1: The given metres are 650.
Step 2: To convert 650 metres to kilometres, substitute the given values at the required places in the formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
650 = 650 × 1/1000 km
= 0.650
Therefore, 650 metres is 0.650 kilometres.

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

What is the value of 1 km?
1 km = 1000 m

How to convert metre to kilometre?
The formula to convert metre to kilometre is given below,
X m = X × 1/1000 km
where X is the value in metres.

Convert 1000 m to km.
Step1: The given metres are 1000.
Step 2: To convert 1000 metres to kilometres, substitute the given values at the required places in the formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
1000 = 1000 × 1/1000 km
= 1
Therefore, 1000 metres is 1 kilometres.

Convert 800 meters to km.
Step1: The given metres are 800.
Step 2: To convert 800 metres to kilometres, substitute the given values at the required places in the formula.
X m = X × 1/1000 km
Hence,
800 = 800 × 1/1000 km
= 0.8
Therefore, 800 metres is 0.8 kilometres.

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