Convert Kilometer to Centimeter

Enter a value in Kilometer to see it instantly in Centimeter, or use the reverse converter below.

Also searched as: kms to Centimeter, kilometre to Centimeter.

1 km = 100000 cm

See this the other way: Centimeter to Kilometer

Kilometer

Definition: One thousand meters.

Current use: Used for road distances and geography in every country except the US, UK, and Myanmar.

Centimeter

Definition: One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit.

Current use: Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

Kilometer to Centimeter Conversion Table

km to cm
Kilometer [km]	Centimeter [cm]
0.001 km	100 cm
0.01 km	1000 cm
0.1 km	10000 cm
0.5 km	50000 cm
1 km	100000 cm
2 km	200000 cm
5 km	500000 cm
10 km	1000000 cm

How to Convert Kilometer to Centimeter

1 km = 100000 cm
1 cm = 0.00001 km

Example: convert 1 km to cm:

1 km = 100000 cm

Centimeter to Kilometer Conversion Table

cm to km
Centimeter [cm]	Kilometer [km]
1 cm	0.00001 km
10 cm	0.0001 km
100 cm	0.001 km
1000 cm	0.01 km
10000 cm	0.1 km
100000 cm	1 km
1000000 cm	10 km

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 km is about 100000 cm, and 1 cm is about 0.00001 km. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Centimeter are in 1 Kilometer?

1 Kilometer (km) equals 100000 Centimeter (cm).

How do I convert Kilometer to Centimeter?

Multiply the value in km by 100000 to get cm. To go the other way, multiply cm by 0.00001.

What is 10 Kilometer in Centimeter?

10 km = 1000000 cm.

What is 100 Kilometer in Centimeter?

100 km = 10000000 cm.

What is a Kilometer?

One thousand meters. Used for road distances and geography in every country except the US, UK, and Myanmar.

What is a Centimeter?

One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit. Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.