Convert kilometer to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Centimeter
1 km = 100000 cm
Example: convert 15 km to cm:
15 km = 15 × 100000 cm = 1500000 cm
Kilometer to Centimeter Conversion Table
| kilometer | centimeter |
|---|
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.