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Convert kilometers to meters

1 kilometer equals 1000 meters. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.

Kilometers to meters — quick reference

kilometersmeters
1 km1000 m
2 km2000 m
5 km5000 m
10 km10000 m
25 km25000 m
50 km50000 m
100 km100000 m
250 km250000 m
500 km500000 m
1000 km1000000 m

How to convert

Multiply the number of kilometers by 1000 to get meters. To go the other way, multiply meters by 0.001 to get kilometers. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.

About these units

Kilometers

Definition
A kilometer (symbol: km) is one thousand meters, or about 0.621 miles. The "kilo-" prefix is Greek for one thousand.
History
Defined alongside the meter in 1799 and adopted internationally as the standard unit for medium-to-long distances.
Current use
The kilometer is the standard unit for road distances and speed limits in nearly every country except the US, UK, and Liberia.

Meters

Definition
A meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, currently defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Redefined three times since then for greater precision.
Current use
The meter is the fundamental unit of length for science, engineering, sports, and everyday use in nearly every country.

Frequently asked

How many meters are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer = 1000 meters.
How do you convert kilometers to meters?
Multiply the number of kilometers by 1000 to get meters. To go the other way, multiply meters by 0.001 to get kilometers. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
What is 50 kilometers in meters?
50 kilometers = 50000 meters.
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